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TITLE OF THE INVENTION
Process Compositions and Production of Acyl Alkylisethionate Compositions
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This is a divisional application of Canadian Patent Application No. 2,649,624
filed on
May 1, 2007. It should be understood that the expression "present invention",
or the like,
encompasses the subject matters of both this divisional application and the
parent application.
Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to the preparation of acyl alkylisethionate
ester salts,
intermediates thereof, and the application of the same in consumer products.
Background of the Related Art
Acyl alkylisethionate esters are anionic surfactants that may be used in a
variety of personal
care cleansers such as soaps, cosmetic compositions, and cleaning
formulations. One acyl
isethionate ester, sodium cocoyl isethionate ("SCI"), is an ester currently
used extensively in
soap-combi bars (i.e., syndet bars) due to its low solubility in water and
mildness on the skin,
as compared to harsher fatty acid soap bars.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,384,421 to Day et al. discloses a method for making salts of
acyl isethionates
using a direct esterification of a fatty acid with one or more salts of a
selected
hydroxyalkanesulfonic acid in the presence of a catalyst selected from the
group described
therein.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,069,262 to Walele et al. discloses a composition of matter of
fatty acids of
hydroxylalkyl sulfonate salts, in particular sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI)
and process for
preparing the same.
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Due mainly to its low water solubility, SCI is not suitable for use in liquid
cleansers. One
method for improving SCI's limited water solubility is to combine SCI with
other surfactants
such as taurate, amphoacetates and betaines. This combination of surfactants,
however,
produces relatively hazy solution, which tend to separate during storage.
Therefore, it would be desirable to produce acyl isethionate esters that are
highly water
soluble, hydrolytically-stable and non-irritating for use in aqueous as well
as non-aqueous
consumer produces such as personal care cleansers.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes certain preferred combinations of the acyl
alkylisethionate
ester compositions, processes for forming the acyl alkylisethionate ester
compositions, and
additional processing thereof into useful articles. The present invention also
includes alkyl-
substituted hydroxyalkyl sulfonates and methods of preparing alkyl-substituted
hydroxyalkyl
sulfonates.
One embodiment of the invention is a process comprising: providing at least
one alkylene
oxide having between 2 and 8 carbon atoms; providing an aqueous solution
comprising a bi-
sulfite anion. The alkylene oxide is contacted with the aqueous solution while
maintaining a
pH between about 5 and about 10. A mixture is then formed of
(i) a first isomer having the structure:
.112
i
HO¨CHCH ¨SO3
wherein Ri and R2 are straight chain or branched C1 to C6 alkyl groups, and
(ii) a second isomer having the structure:
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HO¨CHCH ¨S03-
.
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wherein R3 and R4 is a straight chain or branched C1 to C6 alkyl group. The
molar
ratio of the first isomer and the second isomer ranges from about 19:1 to
about 1:19.
An alternative embodiment of the invention is a process comprising: providing
at least one
alkylene oxide having between 2 and 8 carbon atoms; providing an aqueous
solution
comprising a bi-sulfite anion. The alkylene oxide is contacted with the
aqueous solution
while maintaining a pH between about 5 and about 10. A mixture is formed of
(i) a first isomer having the structure:
1'2
I I
HO¨CHCH ¨S03
wherein R1 is a straight chain or branched C1 to C6 alkyl group and R2 is a
hydrogen
atom, and alternatively both RI, R2 are hydrogen
(ii) a second isomer having the structure:
HO¨CHCH --S03"
wherein R3 is a hydrogen atom and RA is a straight chain or branched C1 to C6
alkyl
group, and alternatively both R3, R4 are hydrogen.
The molar ratio of the first isomer and the second isomer ranges from about
19:1 to about
1:19.
An alternative embodiment of the invention is a process comprising: providing
a hydroxide
solution; providing sulfur dioxide; providing at least one alkylene oxide
having between 2
and 8 carbon atoms per molecule. A mixture of the following is formed:
(i) a first isomer having the structure:
RI R2
I
HO¨CHCH¨S03
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wherein R1 is a straight chain or branched CI to C6 alkyl group and R2 is a
hydrogen
atom, and alternatively both RI, R2 are hydrogen.
(ii) a second isomer having the structure:
;3
HO¨CHCH --S03"
wherein R3 is a hydrogen atom and R4 is a straight chain or branched CI to C6
alkyl
group.
=
The mixture is formed while maintaining a pH of between about 7 and about 8;
and
alternatively both R3, R4 are hydrogen. The molar ratio of the first isomer
and the second
isomer is ranges from about 19:1 to about 4:1.
An alternative embodiment of the invention is a composition of matter,
comprising:
a mixture of
(i) a first isomer having the structure:
=
I112
I I
HO¨CHCH ________________________________ SO3
wherein RI is a straight chain or branched CI to C6 alkyl group and R2 is a
hydrogen
atom, and
(ii) a second isomer having the structure:
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HO¨CHCH ________________________________ S03
wherein R3 is a hydrogen atom and R4 is a straight chain or branched CI to C6
alkyl
group.
A molar ratio of the first isomer and the second isomer ranges from about 19:1
to about 4:1,
and the composition is water soluble.
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An alternative embodiment of the invention is a process for forming
composition of matter,
comprising: providing a mixture of alkylisethionates and isethionates at a
molar ratio of
alkylisethionates to isethionates between about 19:1 and about 4:1; reacting
the mixture with
a fatty acid having a carbon chain length between about 4 carbon atoms and
about 25 carbon
atoms; and producing a water soluble composition of isethionate esters having
less than about
30% solubility.
An alternative embodiment of the invention is a composition comprising:
(i) a first ester anion having the structure:
RI R2 .
I I
R-000 ¨CHCH¨S03-
wherein R is a functional group having between about 4 and about 25 carbon
atoms; R1 and R2 are independently a straight chain or branched C1 to C6 alkyl
group
or a hydrogen atom, wherein if R1 is the alkyl group then R2 is the hydrogen,
and if R2
is the alkyl group then R1 is the hydrogen; and
(ii) a second ester anion having the structure:
H H
I I
R'-COO¨CHCH _____________________________________ SO3-
wherein R' is a hydrocarbon group having between about 4 and about 25
carbon atoms, and optionally
(iii) a third ester anion having the structure:
R3 R4
I I
R-COO¨CHCH¨S03-
wherein R is a functional group having between about 4 and about 25 carbon
atoms; R3 and R4 are independently a straight chain or branched C1 to C6 alkyl
group
or a hydrogen atom, wherein if R3 is the alkyl group then R4 is the hydrogen,
and if R3
is the alkyl group then R4 is the hydrogen.
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An alternative embodiment of the invention is a personal care cleanser
comprising:
an acyl alkylisethionate ester composition having two or more esters according
to the
formula:
RI R2
I
RC00--CHCH¨S03X
wherein at least a first ester comprises R having a hydrocarbon group having
between about 4
and 25 carbon atoms, Ri and R2 each comprise a straight chain or branched Ci
to C6 alkyl
group or a hydrogen atom with at least one of R1 or R2 comprising the alkyl
group and at
least one of R1 or R2 comprising the hydrogen atom, and at least a second
ester comprises R
having a hydrocarbon group having between about 4 and 25 carbon atoms, R1
comprises a
hydrogen atom, R2 comprises a hydrogen atom, and X for the first ester ion and
the second
ester ion are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkali
metal, an alkaline
earth metal, zinc, aluminum, ammonium, ammonium ions substituted with one or
more
organic groups, and combinations thereof. =
Weight percents disclosed herein are based on the total weight of the
composition, unless
otherwise specified or unless would otherwise be understand by one of ordinary
skill in the
art. Additionally, unless otherwise specified all pressures are absolute
pressures based on the
total weight of the composition, unless otherwise specified or unless would
otherwise be
understand by one of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all measurements
disclosed herein
are at standard temperature and pressure, at sea level on Earth, unless
indicated otherwise.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
For a detailed understanding and better appreciation of the present invention,
reference
should be made to the following detailed description of the invention, taken
in conjunction
with the accompanying figures.
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FIGURE IA depicts the foaming characteristics of SCMI; and
FIGURE 1B depicts the foaming characteristics of sodium lauryl ether sulfate
(SLES) and
sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following is a detailed description of certain preferred combinations of
the acyl
alkylisethionate ester compositions, processes for forming the acyl
alkylisethionate ester
compositions, and additional processing thereof into useful articles. Those
skilled in the art
will appreciate that numerous modifications to these preferred embodiments may
be made
without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, while certain
specific acyl
alkylisethionate ester compositions are exemplified, other compositions are
also
contemplated. Additionally, while some products are discussed as uses for the
composition,
other uses, are also contemplated.
The present invention provides processes for forming acyl alkylisethionate
ester
compositions. The acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions generally have
improved
solubility and hydrolytic stability as compared to acyl isethionate
compositions while
retaining beneficial properties including, high-tight foaming, and non-
irritating to human
tissue. The acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions would be useful as
primary or secondary
surfactants in aqueous and non-aqueous consumer products such as personal care
cleansers.
The acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions may include isomeric acyl
alkylisethionate
esters, a blend of an acyl alkylisethionate ester and an acyl isethionates
ester, or mixtures
thereof. Salt derivatives of the esters described herein may also be used for
the respective
esters in forming the acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions.
An acyl alkylisethionate ester herein refers to an acyl isethionate ester in
which at least one
hydrogen atom on the alkyl moiety of the isethionate portion of the molecule
is substituted
with an alkyl group. For example, an alkyl group is substituted onto at least
one carbon atom
of the alkane sulfonate portion of the acyl isethionate ester. An acyl
isethionate ester herein
refers to an isethionate ester without an alkyl substitution, such as sodium
cocoyl isethionate
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(SCI). In one embodiment of the invention, the acyl alkylisethionate ester has
the following
general formula (I):
RI R2
I 1
RCOO ¨CHCH¨S03X
wherein R is any hydrocarbon group having between 4 and 25 carbon atoms; R1
and
R2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a
branched or
straight aliphatic C1 to C6 alkyl group; and X is any cationic species present
for charge
neutrality such as hydrogen, ammonium and ammonium ions which are substituted
with one
or more organic groups, an alkali metal including sodium, potassium, and
lithium, an alkaline
earth metal including calcium and magnesium, zinc, aluminum, and combinations
thereof. In
a preferred embodiment, only one of R1 and R2 is a branched or straight
aliphatic C1 to C6
alkyl group while the remaining RI or R2 is hydrogen. The respective compounds
having the
aliphatic group on RI, or alternatively, R2 form the respective isomers of the
compound of
Formula (I). An example of a compound is sodium cocoyl methyl isethionate
(SCMI).
In another example, the acyl alkylisethionate ester is an alkyl-substituted
acylpropylsulfonate
ester having the general formula (11):
RI R2 R3
III
R-COO-CH-C1-1-CH-S03X.
R may comprise any hydrocarbon group having between 4 and 25 carbon atoms. R
is
preferably selected from the group consisting of straight-chain hydrocarbon
groups, branched
hydrocarbon groups, saturated hydrocarbon groups, unsaturated hydrocarbon
groups, and
combinations thereof. RI, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from the
group
consisting of hydrogen and a branched or straight aliphatic C1 to C6 alkyl
group. In one
preferred embodiment of the formula, one of R1 and R2 and R3 is a branched or
straight
aliphatic C1 to C6 alkyl group while the remaining functional groups, 111, R2,
or R3, are
hydrogen. Alternatively, two of R1 and R2 and R3 are a branched or straight
aliphatic C1 to
C6 alkyl group while the remaining functional group, RI, R2, or R3, is
hydrogen. In another
embodiment, R1 and R2 and R3 are each a branched or straight aliphatic C1 to
Co alkyl group.
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In another embodiment, R1 and R2 and R3 are each hydrogen. X may be any
cationic species
present for charge neutrality such as hydrogen, an alkali metal such as
sodium, potassium and
lithium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, aluminum, ammonium and ammonium ions which
are
substituted with one or more organic groups.
Isomeric acyl alkylisethionate esters of the present invention may be prepared
by direct
esterification of one or more alkyl-substituted isethionates, for example
methyl-substituted
isethionates. In an embodiment, isomeric acyl alkylisethionate esters of the
present invention
may be prepared by contacting two or more alkyl-substituted isethionates in
the presence of a
carboxylic acid. In another embodiment, isomeric acyl alkylisethionate esters
of the present
invention may be prepared by contacting one, two, or more alkyl-substituted
isethionates and
at least one sodium isethionate in the presence of a carboxylic acid. The
isomeric alkyl-
substituted isethionates may be prepared by reacting an alkylene oxide(s) with
anions derived
from a mineral acid, such as an aqueous solution of bisulfite anions.
Preferred alkylene
oxides have between 2 and 8 carbon atoms per molecule. The invention
contemplates that
alkylene oxides having 2 or more carbon atoms may be used. Examples of
suitable alkylene
oxides used in preparing the isethionates may include propylene oxide,
ethylene oxide,
butylene oxide, and combinations thereof.
The aqueous solution of bisulfite may have a concentration from about 10% to
about 70% by
weight, such as between about 20% and about 50%, for example, between about
30% and
about 45%. The aqueous solution of bisulfite may include any alkali metal
aqueous solution
= of bisulfite, such as sodium or potassium bisulfite. Additionally, the
aqueous bisulfite
solution may contain one or more cations such as sodium, potassium, lithium,
magnesium,
calcium, and ammonium ions are present in the aqueous bisulfite solution to
maintain charge
neutrality, and in fact any ion by which charge neutrality may be accomplished
is suitably
included in the aqueous solution, including mono-positive ions, di-positive
ions, and triply
positive ions. The cations may form salts with the anions formed during the
reaction. For
example, sodium alkylisethionates (SAI) may be produced from the presence of
sodium ions
in the aqueous solution. In an embodiment, the aqueous solution is comprised
of sulfite ions
and bi-sulfite ions. Preferably the aqueous solution comprises 25 wt. % to 99
wt. % sulfite
ions and 1 wt. % to 75. wt % bi-sulfite ions. In another embodiment, the
aqueous solution
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comprises 40 wt. % to 99 wt. % sulfite ions and I wt. % to 60 wt. % bi-sulfite
ions. In an
embodiment, the aqueous solution, comprising bi-sulfite ions or a combination
of hydroxide
solution and sulfur dioxide.
In one embodiment, the alkyl-substituted isethionate is an alky-substituted
hydroxyethane
sulfonate produced by the following reactions:
(I)
/0 \ R1 R2 R3 R4
I I I
p R¨CH ¨CH2 + p HS03- ------------- q HO¨CHCH¨S03 + r HO¨CHCH¨S03
and (II)
/0\ R H HR
I I I I
p R¨CH ¨CH2 p HS03-. ------------ q HO¨CHCH¨S03 r HO¨CHCH¨S03.
R is a CI to C6 alkyl group, R1 and R2 are each independently selected from
the group of
hydrogen and a C1 to C6 alkyl group. In a preferred embodiment of a compound
from
reaction (I), only one of RI and R2 is hydrogen while the other is a CI to C6
alkyl group. R3
and R4 are each independently selected from the group of hydrogen and a CI to
C6 alkyl
group. In a preferred embodiment of a compound from reaction (I), only one of
R3 and 1t4 is
hydrogen while the other is a C1 to C6 alkyl group. Q + r is equal to p for
both reactions (I)
and (II).
The respective presence of alkyl group (R) on the first and second carbon
atoms, as shown in
reaction (II), of the anions, may form substituted primary and secondary
hydroxyl isomeric
sulfonates. Preferably, the molar ratios of the substituted secondary hydroxyl
carbon to
substituted primary hydroxyl carbon at between about 19:1 to about 1:19,
between about 19:1
and about 4:1, such as between about 17:3 and about 19:1, for example, about
15:1 to about
1:15. Preferably, propylene oxide, butylene oxide and oxides up to six carbon
atoms are used
to produce isomers containing primary hydroxyls and secondary hydroxyl
sulfonates. The
ratio may vary depending upon-the reaction conditions and production of by
products such as
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propylene glycol, butylene glycol, propoxylated/butoxylated sodium
alkylisethionates, among
others.
In one example of the reaction, propylene oxide is reacted with sodium
bisulfite/sulfite to
produce sodium 2-methyl 2-hydroxyethane sulfonate and/or sodium 1-methyl 2-
= hydroxyethane sulfonate or a mixture thereof. In another example butylene
oxide is reacted
with sodium bisulfite/sulfite to produce sodium 2-ethyl 2-hydroxyethane
sulfonate and/or
sodium 1-ethyl 2-hydroxyethane sulfonate or a mixture thereof.
Additionally, a mixture of alkyl-substituted isethionate may be formed by
using one or more
oxides. In one example, a mixture of propylene oxide and butylene oxide is
reacted with
= sodium bisulfite/sulfite to produce sodium 2-methyl 2-hydroxyethane
sulfonate, sodium 2-
ethyl 2-hydroxyethane sulfonate, sodium 1-methyl 2-hydroxyethane sulfonate,
and/or sodium
1-ethy1-2-hydroxyethane sulfonate, or mixtures thereof. In one example, a
mixture of
ethylene oxide, propylene *oxide and/or butylene oxide may be used to generate
a mixture of
sodium alkylisethionate and sodium isethionate compounds.
The various oxides can be combined in any proportion by. varying molar ratios
to obtain the
desired amounts of each alkyl-substituted hydroxyalkyl sulfonate. In one
example, a
preferred mixture of alkylisethionates and isethionates can be produced by
mixing propylene
oxide, and/or butylene oxide with ethylene oxide in any proportion containing
ethylene oxide,
propylene oxide, and/or butylene oxide, or a combination thereof. The oxide
mixture
produces isethionates, and isomeric mixtures of methylisethionates, and/or
ethylisethionates,
in the above reactions.
The alkyl-substituted isethionate may be used in the esterification process as
follows to form
an acyl alkylisethionate that is, completely water soluble sodium cocoyl
alkylisethionate
esters (SCAI) by reaction of SAL with fatty acids and a catalyst(s), and
unlike pure SCI, water .
soluble to generate clear formulations for personal care applications.
During production of the alkyl-substituted isethionates, also referred herein
as
alkylisethionates, the pH of the reaction solution comprising the alkylene
oxide and bisulfite
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may range from about 4 to about 10. A preferred pH of the reaction solution
may be between
about 5 to about 10. It is believed such a pH range will minimize side
reactions and side
products such as dioIs. In another preferred pH level, the pH of the reaction
solution may be
maintained optimally at a pH of about 7. It is believed that such a pH level
will maximize
production of alkyl-substituted isethionates having a high content of
secondary ester link
carbons. To maintain the pH of the reaction solution at a desired pH range
during the entire
reaction, a weak acid or buffering acid and/or more bisulfite may be added to
the reaction
solution as needed.
Alternatively a mixture of alkylisethionates could be made by forming the
alkyl-substituted
isethionates from respective oxides, such as propylene oxide and butylene
oxide, separately
and then combined into one mixture before the esterification process. The
respective amount
of the individual alkyl-substituted isethionates formed from the respective
oxides may be
determined for the esterification process to produce isethionates with desired
properties, such
as a desired viscosity or solubility. The use of a mixture of alkyl-
substituted isethionates
from reaction with the respective oxides has been observed to have lowered the
melt point
and improved homogeneity of the mixture at lower temperature, and decreased
reaction
times, of the products formed in the subsequent esterification process.
In an alternative embodiment, the alkyl-substituted isethionates are prepared
by making the
bisulfite/sulfite in situ by reacting a hydroxide solution, such as sodium
hydroxide, with
sulfur dioxide under pressure. Suitable hydroxide solution concentrations
include 10, 25, and
50% by weight sodium hydroxide, alternatively the solution may comprises a
sodium
hydroxide concentration of from about 25% by weight to about 45% by weight.
Suitable
hydroxide solutions include potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, sodium
hydroxide, or
combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment of the hydroxide solution, the
hydroxide
solution may comprise a 50% by weight sodium hydroxide solution. The alkylene
oxide can be
added concurrently or after to produce the corresponding isethionates and
alkyl-substituted
isethionates.
Furthermore, the temperature and pressure of the reaction solution during
production of the
alkyl-substituted isethionates may range between about 20 C and about 200 C,
such as
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between about 30 C and about 95 C, for example between about 50 C and about 80
C; and
from between about 0.00 psi to about 103 psi, such as between about 2.0 psi
and about 7.0 psi
, for example, between about 10.00 psi and about 50 psi respectively. The
temperature and '
pressure of the reaction solution may be held constant during the entire
reaction or one or
both may be raised or lowered at any time for any time period to produce the
desired alkyl-
substituted isethionate.
Furthermore, the alkyl-substituted isethionates may be prepared as a liquid or
in solid form.
For example, the alkyl-substituted isethionates may first be prepared in
liquid form then dried
to form a powder. A preferred method of drying the alkyl-substituted
isethionates is spray
drying. For example, alkyl-substituted isethionates are prepared in liquid
form by reacting
propylene oxide and/or butylene oxide with sodium bisulfite. The liquid salts
of the alkyl-
substituted isethionate are then spray dried to the corresponding powder form.
The alkyl-
substituted isethionate powders have been found to be less hygroscopic and
therefore easier
to handle than non-alkyl-substituted isethionate powders making their
transportation more
efficient and less expensive. In addition, use of the alkyl-substituted
isethionate powder
allows for the elimination of a water removal step that is normally required
when using a
liquid alkyl-substituted isethionate during direct esterification.
The alkyl-substituted isethionates may then be used in producing the acyl
alkylisethionate
esters of the present invention by direct esterification of an alkyl-
substituted isethionate
mixture with a carboxylic acid. More than one alkyl-substituted isethionates
mixture and/or
more than one carboxylic acid may be used in the esterification reaction.
Esterification
occurs by mixing alkyl-substituted isethionate with carboxylic acids and
optionally an
esterification catalyst under esterification conditions. The alkyl-substituted
isethionate can be
present as the salt of the alkyl-substituted isethionate or in its acidic
form. Alternatively, a
composition of alkyl-substituted isethionate and isethionate may also be used
in the
esterification process.
Esterification for one embodiment may occur according to the reaction (III):
=
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R1 R2 0 0 RI R2 0
II I ii II I I ii
R-COH + HOCHCH SO X R¨00¨ CH CH SO X + H 20.
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0
0
R is any hydrocarbon group having between about 4 and about 25 carbon atoms.
The
hydrocarbon group may include straight-chain, branched, saturated, unsaturated
hydrocarbon
groups, and combinations thereof. Ri and R2 may each independently be hydrogen
or an alkyl
group having 1 to 6 carbons, C1 to C6 alkyl. In a preferred embodiment of the
reaction, at
least one of R1 and R2 is hydrogen and at least one of at least one of R1 and
R2 is a C1 to C6
alkyl group. Xis a cationic species present for charge neutrality. Suitable
cationic species are
selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkali metals, alkaline earth
metals, zinc,
aluminum, ammonium, and ammonium ions which are substituted with one or more
organic
groups, and combinations thereof. When X is hydrogen, the alkyl-substituted
alkylisethionic
acid is present, which we have surprisingly found to be catalytic during
esterification. X can
be present as hydrogen by addition of any strong acid, however, it is most
preferable to add
the alkyl-substituted alkylisethionic acid itself in its pure form when it is
added as an
esterification catalyst.
In one embodiment of an acyl alkylisethionate ester composition, the
composition includes a
blend of isomeric acyl alkylisethionate esters with acyl isethionate esters. A
composition
including the blend of the isomeric acyl alkylisethionate esters and the acyl
isethionate esters
may be achieved by independently producing the respective esters and then
mixing the esters
in desired ratios to obtain a desired solubility. Alternatively, a composition
including a blend
of the isomeric acyl alkylisethionate esters with acyl isethionate esters may
be achieved by
blending alkyl-substituted isethionate and isethionate precursors, such as
sodium
alkylisethionate and sodium isethionate, respectively, prior to esterification
as described
herein. In either composition formation process, the molar ratio of
isomeric acyl
alkylisethionate esters to acyl isethionate esters in the composition may be
between about
0.5:9.5 and about 9.5:0.5, such as between about 3:7 and about 7:3.
Alternatively, a mixture
of isomeric acyl alkylisethionate esters, as described herein, may be
substituted for the
isomeric in the composition described above.
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The acyl isethionate esters have the formula (IV):
FIH
= I I
RCOO ¨CHCH¨S03X
R is any hydrocarbon group having between 4 and 25 carbon atoms. R is
preferably selected
from the group consisting of straight-chain hydrocarbon groups, branched
hydrocarbon
groups, saturated hydrocarbon groups, unsaturated hydrocarbon groups, and
combinations
thereof. X may be any cationic species present for charge neutrality such as
hydrogen,
ammonium and ammonium ions which are substituted with one or -more organic
groups, an
alkali metal including sodium, potassium, and lithium, an alkaline earth metal
including
calcium and magnesium, zinc, aluminum, and combinations thereof. An example of
a
compound is sodium cocoyl isethionate ester (SCI).
In one embodiment of the esterification reaction, isethionates may be included
with alkyl-
substituted isethionates to co-produce acyl isethionate esters from the
isethionates with the
production of the acyl alkylisethionate esters from alkyl-substituted
isethionates during the
same reaction process. For example, sodium cocoyl iscthionate esters and
sodium cocoyl
alkylisethionates may be produced from an esterification reaction using sodium
isethionates
and sodium alkylisethionates as reactants with the carboxylic acid. In a mixed
isethionate
and alkyl-substituted isethionate reaction, the ratio of isethionate to alkyl-
substituted
isethionate may be between about 0.5:9.5 and about 9.5:0.5, such as between
about 3:7 and
about 7:3. The ratios are illustrative, and the invention contemplates that
the ratio of the
respective components may be varied to produce compounds having desired
physical
properties, such as solubility. Suitable isethionate compounds include 10, 20,
30 wt%
isethionate and the balance is alkyl-substituted isethionate. The ratio are
illustrative, and the
invention contemplates that the ratio of the respective components may be
varied to produce
compounds having desired physical properties, such as solubility.
It has been surprisingly found that a mixed isethionate and alkyl-substituted
isethionate
esterfication reaction can occur at a lower temperature, at about 200 C for a
SI and SINAI
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reaction, than the individual isethionate components, about 220 C to about 250
C for SM1
and SI esterification reactions.
The carboxylic acids employed in producing the esters of the present invention
have the
general formula (IV): R-COOH where R is any hydrocarbon group having between
about 4 to
about 25 carbon atoms. The R hydrocarbon group can be saturated or
unsaturated, and
straight-chain, branched, and combinations thereof. Generally, an excess of
carboxylic acid
is used in producing the esters of the present invention. Thus, the amount of
carboxylic acid
used may range from a mole ratio of carboxylic acid to isethionate of 1.5:1 to
1.1:1.
However, a mole ratio range of carboxylic acid to isethionate as high as 2:1
to as low as 0.9:1
may be used if desired.
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Examples of carboxylic acids suitable for use in the present invention
include: coco acid;
butyric acid; hexanoic acid; caproic acid; caprylic acid; capric acid; lauric
acid; myristic acid;
palmitic acid; palmitoleic acid; stearic acid; oleic acid; linoleic acid;
arachidic acid; gadoleic
acid; arachidonic acid; (EPA); behinic acid; eruic acid; (DHA); lignoceric
acid; naturally
occurring fatty acids such as coconut oil, tallow, palm kernel oil, butterfat,
palm oil, olive oil,
corn oil, linseed oil, peanut oil, fish oil and rapeseed oil; synthetic fatty
acids made as chains
of a single length or a selected distribution of chain lengths; and mixtures
of any of the
foregoing.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that fatty acids obtained from
naturally occurring
sources are mixtures of acids having various carbon chains of various lengths.
Therefore, it
is within the scope of this invention to use one or more naturally occurring
fatty acids
(including mixtures thereof), synthetic fatty acids (including mixtures
thereof) and mixtures
of both natural and synthetic fatty acids. Moreover, "coco acid" or "coco
fatty acid" as used
herein is a commercial fatty acid mixture containing a range of carboxylic
acids having chain
lengths of between about Cg to C18, and some saturation which may be removed
by
hydrogenation. Thus, hydrogenated coco acid is a mixture of carboxylic acids
having C8 to
C18 chain lengths, mostly lauric and myristic, together with some capric and
caprylic acids,
and contains very little, if any, unsaturation.
In producing an acyl alkylisethionate ester by the reaction of a carboxylic
acid with an
alkylisethionate, such as an alkyl-substituted hydroxyethane sulfonate, the
carbon atom of the
hydroxyethane sulfonate portion of the molecule connected to the oxygen atom
of the ester
linkage is herein referred to as the "ester link carbon atom." It has been
surprisingly found
that when the alkylisethionate contains a high degree of ester link carbons
that are secondary
carbon atoms, the hydrolytic stability of the final acyl alkylisethionate
ester product is
substantially increased. No similar increase in hydrolytic stability has been
observed with
regards to increasing the secondary carbon content of the other carbon atom
bonded directly
to the sulfur atom in the alkylisethionate. Therefore, it is highly desirable
to produce an
alkyl-substituted isethionate that permits an acyl alkylisethionate ester
produced therefrom to
possess as high a degree of ester link carbons which are secondary carbon
atoms as possible.
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Additionally, an esterification catalyst may be employed and combined with the
alkyl-
substituted isethionate and carboxylic acid. Esterification catalysts suitable
for use include
alkylisethionic acids, salts of hydroxyalkane sulfonates, methane sulfonic
acid, p-toluene
sulfonic acid, inorganic acids such as sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid,
phosphorous acid, boric
acid or their anhydrides, heavy metal salts such as zinc sulfate, zirconium
sulfate, zinc
isethionate, zinc alkylisethionates, zinc cocoate, zinc citrate, zinc borate,
aluminum sulfate,
titanium sulfate or tungsten phosphate, metal oxides such as zinc oxide,
aluminum oxide,
magnesium oxide, cerium oxide, zirconium oxide or lanthanum oxide, organic
acids such as
citric acid and glycolic acid, and also mixtures of two or more of these
catalysts, and soaps
formed from heavy metals and metal oxides. The esterification catalyst may be
employed in
an amount from 0.05 to 2% by weight, preferably from 0.05% to 1% by weight,
based on
total weight of the reactants.
In one embodiment, the acyl alkylisethionate ester is prepared using the
acidic form of alkyl-
substituted hydroxyethane sulfonate as the esterification catalyst. The alkyl-
substituted
hydroxyethane isethionic acid can be added in its pure form or a strong acid
can be added to
the reaction mixture containing carboxylic acid and salt of the alkyl-
substituted
hydroxyethane isethionate to convert the isethionate salt to the acidic form.
The dual use of the alkyl-substituted hydroxyethane sulfonate as both a
reactant and a catalyst
is preferred since there is no need to quench or to remove the catalyst, there
is no catalyst
residues so there is minimal change in the molecular weight distribution of
the acyl
alkylisethionate ester, manufacturing capital expenditures are reduced and
processing time is
decreased.
In general detail, the esterification reaction can be conducted by charging
the carboxylic acid,
alkyl-substituted isethionate and isethionate as necessary, and optionally the
esterification
catalyst under atmospheric pressure or vacuum to a reaction vessel. The
reaction vessel is
flushed thoroughly with dry inert gas, such as nitrogen. Direct esterification
is carried out by
heating the reaction mixture to the reaction temperature with stirring. The
water that may be
introduced into the reaction mixture with the starting components and the
water that is
formed as a result of the esterification reaction is discharged from the
reaction vessel. In
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addition, it may be also be required to distill off some of the excess
carboxylic acid during the
course of the esterification reaction. The reaction time to complete
esterification will vary
from 1 to 12 hours depending on the reaction temperature, and if present, the
amount of
esterification catalyst. The final ester product can then be delivered in
liquid or solid form,
such as a solution, powder, flakes or paste, for use as a raw material in the
formulation of
personal care cleansers.
The esterification reaction may be performed in a reaction vessel under
atmospheric pressure.
However, to aid in water removal, mild vacuum (500-550 mm Hg) may be applied
during
commencement of the charging of the reactants or anytime during the reaction.
Applying
mild vacuum also allows for water removal without distilling of the carboxylic
acid.
Preferably, the vacuum applied is not allowed to drop below 500 mm Hg so as to
prevent
carboxylic acid distillation when such is not desired.
Generally, the reaction vessel is heated to -a single reaction temperature
range. However, the
process can employ more than one reaction temperature range. For example, the
reaction
vessel may be heated to a first reaction temperature range and held at that
temperature range
for a period of time to remove water, then subsequently heated further to a
second
temperature range higher than the first and held for a period of time. The
reaction temperature
ranges employed during the esterification reaction may range from about 180 C
to about
240 C. However, it has been surprisingly found that if alkyl-substituted
isethionic acid is
used as the catalyst, the reaction temperature can be lowered to a temperature
range of about
90 C to about 180 C, preferably about 120 C to about 160 C.
In one embodiment, the acyl alkylisethionate ester is produced by combining
one or more
carboxylic acids and one or more sodium salts of the alkyl-substituted
isethionate with an
alkyl-substituted isethionic acid catalyst to a reaction vessel. Additionally,
an isethionate
ester may be formed in situ with the acyl alkylisethionate ester as described
herein. The
reaction vessel is purged using nitrogen and the reaction mixture is heated at
a first
temperature range of about 120 C to about 130 C for 30 minutes to remove water
from the
reaction components. The reaction mixture is then subsequently heated to a
range of about
140 C to about 150 C to start the esterification reaction. Mild vacuum (500-
550 mm Hg) is
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applied during the esterification reaction to assist in removal of water and
the reaction
mixture is continually heated until the distilling over of water ceases. The
vacuum can be
adjusted during the reaction to prevent carboxylic acid from distilling over.
After
esterification is complete, the residual alkyl-substituted isethionic acid
present as a catalyst
may be neutralized with an alkali such as caustic, amine, ammonia or
substituted ammonium
compounds such as mono-, di-, and triamines, and alkanolamine such as
ethanolamine. The
excess fatty acid can be conveniently removed by vacuum distillation at
temperatures and
pressures varying from about 1000 and about 250 C and between about I and
about 200 mm
Hg to make the product substantially fatty acid free.
The acyl alkylisethionate esters according to the present invention produced
from alkyl-
substituted isethionates are much more hydrolytically stable than acyl
isethionate esters
produced from non-alkyl-substituted isethionates, such as SI.
Thus, it has been surprisingly found that by substituting hydrogen with C1 to
C6 alkyl groups
on one or both of the carbon atoms of the ethane sulfonate portion of an acyl
alkylisethionate
ester, hydrolytic stability and water solubility of the acyl alkylisethionate
ester is dramatically
improved. That is by providing a CI to C6 on one or both of the carbon atoms
of the
isethionic acid (or isethionate salt) raw material used in producing the
acylethylisethionate
ester, the water solubility and hydrolytic stability of the modified ester is
improved. This
result is wholly unexpected in view of the common knowledge in the art that
increasing the
hydrocarbon character of a material generally results in a reduction of water
solubility. As a
result of this improved solubility and hydrolytic stability, the acyl
alkylisethionates of the
present invention are suitable for use in liquid personal care cleaners and
not limited to soap
bars.
In one embodiment of the reaction processes described herein, using the
respective reactants
herein, allow for the formation of acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions
having both acyl
isethionate esters and acyl alkylisethionate esters. For example, an acyl
alkylisethionate ester
composition may include of sodium cocoyl alkylisethionate isomeric esters
(SCAI) and
sodium cocoyl isethionates esters (SCI) from a blend of sodium isethionate
(SI) and sodium
alkylisethionate isomeric mixture (SAI). The blend of acyl isethionate esters
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alkylisethionate esters in a composition have been observed to have lowered
the melt
temperatures of ester products and the ester products remain liquid at
considerably lower
temperatures than individual esters. in addition, it has also been observed
that blend of acyl
isethionate esters and acyl alkylisethionate esters provide improved
homogeneity of the
mixture at lower temperature with decreased reaction times during the
esterification process.
Additionally, the blending of isethionates and alkyl-substituted isethionates
prior to the
esterification process has been observed to result in a composition having
water soluble
isethionate esters. For example, the blending of water insoluble sodium cocoyl
isethionates
with sodium cocyl alkylisethionates has been observed to result in a
composition having
water soluble sodium cocyl isethionates. Additionally, this blending enhanced
not only the
solubility but also the processability of the isethionate esters by lowering
the melt
temperatures of the reactants which allows for lowering the reaction
temperatures.
Additionally, the reaction mass is more homogeneous at a lower temperature due
to the lower
melt temperatures of the reactants, the reaction is faster and the
esterification is far more
complete than single ester processes. Thus, the blending of the respective
isethionates
improves the economics of the esterification process and ester products
compared to the
process and products in manufacturing pure component esters blending for
formulation
purposes.
For example, a blend of sodium isethionate (SI) with sodium alkylisethionates,
particularly,
sodium methyl and ethyl isethionates separately or mixtures was reacted with
fatty acids
(carboxylic acids) using a catalyst such as zinc oxide at between about 200 C
and about
225 C. The reaction was observed to have a much higher ester formation at
lower
temperatures between about 200 C and about 225 C compared to between about 240
C and
about 250 C with the esters remaining liquids at lower temperatures without
product
degradation. It was also observed that the blends prevented the solids
formation during the
addition of isethionate solution to fatty acid at temperatures below 150 C and
reduced the
amount of fatty acid distilled over into water layer during the esterification
process. Also, the
reaction time was observed to be reduced by 25% and at most 50% compared to
single
sodium alkylisethionates reactions.
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It is believed that varying the level of each of the isethionate and
alkylisethionate component
for the esterification, can produce ester products with a desired water
solubility. For example,
by increasing the level of sodium methyl isethionate or sodium ethyl
isethionate in a
composition having sodium isethionate, thc solubility of the resulting ester
was observed to
improve from almost no solubility of the sodium isethionate ester to almost
30% solubility
when sodium isethionate ester is mixed with either sodium methyl isethionate
or sodium
ethyl isethionate esters. More specifically, a composition of sodium cocoyl
methyl
isethionate (SCMI) and sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) resulted in water
soluble isethionate
esters when compared to water insoluble sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI). The
blending of
sodium isethionate (SI) and sodium alkylisethionates (SAI) (especially, sodium
methyl
isethionate (P-salt), sodium ethyl isethionate, (B-salt) and reacting with
fatty acids produced
esters having improved water solubility compared to SCI from sodium
isethionate. The
ability to control the physical properties of the ester products, such as
solubility, would allow
for the manufacturing of tailor esters to suit customer needs.
Thus, the blend of esters as described herein gave unexpected or surprising
results by
improving solubility of isethionate esters, the alkylisethionate esters blends
are milder than
single component isethionates including SCI as shown in (Example 29 and Table
3 herein),
the alkylisethionate esters blends have a lower melting point than single
component esters,
the blend of reactants to form the alkylisethionate esters blends have lower
esterification
reaction temperatures and shorter esterification reaction times with less
product degradation.
Post-Esterification Processing:
Once formed, the acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions may be used as a
surfactant or
surface active agent in a variety of personal care cleansers. Personal care
cleansers include,
but are not limited to: liquid soaps, shampoos, shower gels, bubble baths,
synthetic soap-
combi-bars, acne washes, anti-dandruff shampoos, make-up removers, facial
scrubs, baby
wipes and children wipes. Thus, the compounds of the invention may be used in
any
personal care cleansing composition as may be known to those skilled in the
art.
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The acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions of the present invention may be
used in personal
care cleansers as a primary surfactant at levels ranging from 1% to 60% by
weight. In
addition, the acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions of the present
invention may be blended
with other surfactants and materials which are used in personal care cleansers
at acyl
alkylisethionate ester composition levels ranging up to about 60% by weight.
To the extent
that other surfactants may be used in combination with the acyl
alkylisethionate ester
compositions of the present invention in forming binary active systems,
ternary active
systems etc., the acyl alkylisethionate ester composition may comprise the
majority of the
surface active system (if more than one active is required) in which it is
referred to as the
primary surfactant, or it may comprise less than the majority of the surface
active system in
which it is referred to as the secondary surfactant.
Surfactants which may be used in combination with the acyl alkylisethionate
ester
compositions in forming the personal care cleanser may include
amphoteric/zwitterionic
surfactants, anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants,
and combinations
thereof.
Amphoteric surfactants useful in the invention can broadly be described as a
surface active
agent containing at least one anionic and one cationic group and can act as
either acids or
bases depending on pH. Suitable amphoteric surfactants include aliphatic
derivatives of
heterocyclic secondary and tertiary amines in which the aliphatic radical may
be straight or
branched and wherein one of the aliphatic substituents contains from about 6
to about 20,
preferably 8 to 18, carbon atoms and at least one contains an anionic water-
solubilizing
group, for example, a carboxyl group, a phosphonate group, a phosphate group,
a sulfonate
group, a sulfate group or combinations thereof.
Zwitterionic surfactants can be broadly described as surface active agents
having a positive
and negative charge in the same molecule which molecule is zwitterionic at all
pHs.
Examples of zwitterionic surfactants include betaines and sultaines. The
zwitterionic
compounds may contain a quaternary ammonium, quaternary phosphonium or a
tertiary
sulfonium moiety. The cationic atom in the quaternary compound can be part of
a
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heterocyclic ring. Preferred zweitterionic compounds include at least one
aliphatic group,
straight chain or branched, containing from about 6 to 20, preferably 8 to 18,
carbon atoms
and at least one aliphatic substituent containing an anionic water-
solubilizing group, for
example, a carboxyl group, a phosphonate group, a phosphate group, a sulfonate
group, a
sulfate group or combinations thereof.
Examples of suitable amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants include the
alkali metal,
alkaline earth metal, ammonium or substituted ammonium salts of alkyl
amphocarboxyglycinates and alkyl amphocarboxypropionates, alkyl
amphodipropionates,
alkyl monoacetate, alkyl diacetates, alkyl amphoglycinates, alkyl
amphopropionates, and
combinations thereof. The alkyl includes an alkyl group having from 6 to about
20 carbon
= = atoms. Other suitable surfactants include alkyliminomonoacetates,
alkyliminidiacetates,
alkyliminopropionates, alkyliminidipropionates, and alkylamphopropylsulfonates
having
between 12 and 18 carbon atoms, alkyl betaines and alkylamidoalkylene betaines
and alkyl
sultaines, alkylarnidoalkylenehydroxy sulfonates, and combinations thereof.
Preferred anionic surfactants include compounds haying a long chain
hydrocarbon
hydrophobic group and a hydrophilic group. The anionic surfactants may be in
the form of
salts such as carboxylate, sulfonate, sulfate or phosphate groups with sodium,
potassium,
calcium, magnesium, barium, iron, ammonium, amine salts, and combinations
thereof, as the
cationic portion of the salt.
Preferred anionic surfactants may also include the alkali metal, ammonium and
alkanol
ammonium salts of organic sulfuric reaction products having in their molecular
structure an
alkyl, or alkaryl group containing from 8 to 22 carbon atoms and a sulfonic or
sulfuric acid
ester group.
Examples of anionic surfactants include water soluble salts of alkyl benzene
sulfonates
having between 8 and 22 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, alkyl ether sulfates
haying between
8 and 22 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and 2 to 9 moles ethylene oxide in
the ether group,
or combinations thereof. Other suitable anionic surfactants include alkyl
sulfosuccinates,
alkyl ether sulfosuccinates, olefin sulfonates, alkyl sarcosinates, alkyl
monoglyceride sulfates
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and ether sulfates, alkyl ether carboxylates, paraffinic sulfonates, mono and
di alkyl
phosphate esters and ethoxylated derivatives, acyl methyl taurates, fatty acid
soaps, collagen
hydrosylate derivatives, sulfoacetates, acyl lactates, arylpxide disulfonates,
sulfosucinamides,
naphthalene-formaldehyde condensates, or combinations thereof. Aryl groups
generally
include one and two rings, alkyl generally includes from 8 to 22 carbon atoms
and the ether
groups generally range from 1 to 9 moles of ethylene oxide (EO) and/or
propylene oxide
(PO), preferably Ethylene oxide.
Further examples of suitable anionic surfactants include linear alkyl benzene
sulfonates such
as decylbenzene sulfonate, undecylbenzene sulfonate, dodecylbenzene sulfonate,
tridecylbenzene sulfonate, nonylbenzene sulfate and the sodium, potassium,
ammonium,
triethanol ammonium and isopropyl ammonium salts thereof, or combinations
thereof.
Nonionic surfactants may also be used in combination with the acyl
alkylisethionate ester
compositions of the present invention. The nonionic surfactant may be any of
the known
nonionic surfactants which are generally selected on the basis of
compatibility, effectiveness
and economy.
Examples of suitable nonionic surfactants include condensates of ethylene
oxide with a
hydrophobic moiety which has an average hydrophilic lipolytic balance (HLB)
between
about 8 to about 16, and preferably between about 10 and about 12.5. The
surfactants include
the ethoxylated primary or secondary aliphatic alcohols having from about 8 to
about 24
carbon atoms, in either straight or branch chain configuration, with from
about 2 to about 40,
and preferably between about 2 and about 9 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of
alcohol.
Other suitable nonionic surfactants include the condensation products of from
about 6 to
about 12 carbon atoms alkyl phenols with about 3 to about 30, and preferably
between about
5 to about 14 moles of ethylene oxide.
Preferred cationic surfactants include a cationic surfactant having at least
one long chain
alkyl group of about 10 to 24 carbon atoms is suitable for optional use in the
present
invention.
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Alternatively, optional additives may be used in combination with acyl
alkylisethionate ester
compositions in formulating personal care cleansers. Optional additives
include pH adjusting
chemicals, phase regulants, detergent hydrotropes, defoamers, an inorganic or
organic
builder, or combinations thereof.
The pH adjusting chemicals, for example, lower alkanolamines such as
monoethanolamine
(MEA) and triethanolamine (TEA). Sodium hydroxide solutions may also be
utilized as an
alkaline pH adjusting agent. The pH adjusting chemicals function to neutralize
acidic
materials that may be present. Mixtures of more than one pH adjusting chemical
can also be
utilized.
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Phase regulants (well known liquid detergent technology) may also be used as
an optional
additive. Phase regulants can be represented by lower aliphatic alcohols
having from 2 to 6
carbon atoms and from 1 to 3 hydroxyl groups, ethers of diethylene glycol and
lower
aliphatic monoalcohols having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and the like.
Examples of detergent hydrotropes include salts of alkylarylsulfonates having
up to 3 carbon
atoms in the alkyl group e.g., sodium, potassium, ammonium, and ethanolamine
salts of
xylene, toluene, ethylbenzene, cumene, and isopropylbenzene sulfonic acids.
Defoamers include high molecular weight aliphatic acids, especially saturated
fatty acids and
soaps derived from them, dyes and perfumes; fluorescent agents or optical
brighteners; anti-
redeposition agents, such as carboxymethyl cellulose and hydroxypropylmethyl
cellulose;
suspension stabilizing agents and soil release promoters such as copolymers of
polyethylene
terephthalate and polyoxyethylene terephthalate; antioxidants; softening
agents and anti-static
agents; photo activators and preservatives; polyacids, suds regulators,
opacifiers,
bacteriacide, and the like. Suds regulators may include, for example,
alkylated polysiloxanes,
pacifiers may include, for example, polystyrene, and bactericide may include,
for example,
butylated hydroxytoluene.
An inorganic or organic builder may optionally be added to the final
composition. Examples
of inorganic builders include water-soluble alkali metal carbonates,
bicarbonates, silicates
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and crystalline and amorphous alurnino silicates. Examples of organic builders
include the
alkali metal, alkaline metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium polyacetates,
carboxylates, polycarboxylates, polyacetyl, carboxylates and polyhydroxy
sulfonates. One
example of a commonly used builder is sodium citrate.
The optional ingredients and optional surfactants can be added to the acyl
alkylisethionate
ester composition before, during or after formulation of the personal care
cleanser. In
addition, blends of the acyl alkylisethionate ester composition in combination
with these
optional ingredients and surfactants can be made directly for sale or for
compounding to meet
the needs of the user_
Thus, the acyl alkylisethionate esters of the present invention are useful in
formulations
which contain materials typically used by and known to those skilled in the
art as being
useful in formulating soap products, detergent products, and other cleansing-
like products,
particularly, but not limited, to personal care cleansers. For purposes of
this invention, the
words "material known to those skilled in the art as being useful in
formulating soaps,
detergents, and the like" means one or more of the materials selected from the
group
consisting of: fatty acids, alkyl sulfates, ethanolamines, amine oxides,
alkali carbonates,
water, ethanol, isopropanol, pine oil, sodium chloride, sodium silicate,
polymers, alcohol
alkoxylates, zeolites, perborate salts, alkali sulfates, enzymes, hydrotropes,
dyes, fragrances,
preservatives, brighteners, builders, polyacrylates, essential oils, alkali
hydroxides, ether
sulfates, alkylphenol ethoxylates, fatty acid amides, alpha olefin sulfonates,
paraffin
sulfonates, betaines, chelating agents, tallowamine ethoxylates,
polyetheramine ethoxylates,
ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymers, alcohol ethylene
oxide/propylene oxide
low foam surfactants, methyl ester sulfonates, alkyl polysaccharides, N-methyl
glucamides,
alkylated sulfonated diphenyl oxide, and water soluble alkylbenzene sulfonates
or
alkyltoluene sulfonates, as the use of such in formulating soaps, detergents,
and the
cleansing-like products are known in the art.
In one embodiment, the acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions of the present
invention may
be present in facial and body cleansing compositions. These cleansing
compositions may
also comprise a fatty acid soap together with other non-soap surfactants, such
as mild
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= synthetic surfactants. Body and facial cleaning compositions may also
generally include a
moisturizer or emollient and polymeric skin feel and mildness aids. The
compositions may
further optionally include thickeners (e.g., magnesium aluminum silicate,
carbopol),
conditioners, water soluble polymers (e.g., carboxymethylcellulose), dyes,
hydrotropes
brighteners, perfumes, germicides, or combinations thereof. For liquid soap
products, the
acyl alkylisethionate composition herein may comprise between about 60 wt.%
and about 90
wt.% of the acyl alkylisethionate compound, such as SCMI, and between about 10
wt.% to 40
wt.% of the acyl isethionate compound, such as SCI. For solid soap
formulations, the acyl
alkylisethionate composition herein may comprise between about 10 wt.% and
about 40 wt.%
of the acyl alkylisethionate compound, such as SCM1, and between about 60 wt.%
to 90 wt.%
of the acyl isethionate compound, such as SCI.
In another embodiment, the acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions of the
present invention
may be present in a shampoo. The shampoo. composition may also comprise one or
more
other surfactants, a compound considered useful for treating dandruff, such as
selenium
sulfide, a suspending agent, an amide, nonionic polymer material for aiding in
dispersing
particles, nonvolatile silicone fluid, and a variety of other nonessential
components suitable
for rendering the composition more useful in various formulations, such as
preservatives,
viscosity modifiers, pH adjusting chemicals, perfumes, dyes, or combinations
thereof.
In still another embodiment, the acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions of
the present
invention may be present in a light duty liquid detergent composition. The
light duty liquid
detergent composition may further include one or more other surfactants,
opacifiers (e.g.
ethylene glycol distearate), thickeners (e.g. guar gum), antimicrobial agents,
anti-tarnish
agents, heavy metal chelators (e.g. EDTA), perfumes, dyes, or combinations
thereof.
In a further embodiment, the acyl alkylisethionate ester composition of the
present invention
may be present in a heavy duty liquid detergent composition. The heavy duty
liquid
detergent composition may also include one or more other surfactants, an
electrolyte (i.e.,
water soluble salt), enzymes with or without stabilizers such as calcium ion,
boric acid,
propylene glycol and /or short chain carboxylic acids, conventional alkaline
detergency
builders, or combinations thereof.
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In yet another embodiment, the acyl alkylisethionate ester composition may be
present in a
conditioner composition that comprises alkylamine compounds.
In a different embodiment, the acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions of the
present
invention may be present in a cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition
may further
include at least one polymer thickening agent, one or more chemical
preservatives or -water
activity depressants to prevent microbial spoilage, a sun-screening agent such
as p-
aminobenzoic acid, and a vehicle. The cosmetic composition medium can include
any
diluent, dispersant or carrier useful in ensuring an even distribution of the
composition when
applied to skin and may include water, an emollient such as an alcohol or oil,
a propellant for
example, trichloromethane, carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide, a humectant, a
powder such as
chalk, talc, and starch, or combinations thereof.
Advantages of the acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions described herein in
the products
described herein include improved solubility compared to acyl isethionate
esters such as SCI,
non-irritating properties of the acyl alkylisethionate ester compositions
allow the composition
to be used as a primary surfactant in place of traditional anionic surfactants
such as sodium
lauryl sulfate and sodium lauryl ether sulfate in personal care cleansers, and
"sulfate-free"
personal care cleansers can be made using the acyl alkylisethionate ester
compositions
= without requiring the addition of taurates and sarcosinates needed for
removing sulfates in
current personal care cleansers.
The examples which now follow should be considered exemplary of the present
invention,
and are in no way limiting:
Experimental Data
The following viscosities were measured in a Brookfield Programmable DV-II +
viscometer.
The saponification value: mg of KOH per gram of material.
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The respective acid value: mg of KOH per gram of material.
The correct sap value of the ester: saponification value ¨ acid value.
EXAMPLE I
Preparation of Sodium Methyl Isethionate
A 3-gallon stainless stee1-316 autoclave reactor with 9.40 pounds of 35%
aqueous sodium=
bisulfite solution having a pH 6.5-7.0 and then nitrogen purged to exclude
air. The reactor
was then heated to about 70 C and 1.0 pounds of propylene oxide was added to
the reactor at
a pressure of 60 psi. The reactants were allowed to react for about 30 minutes
at a
temperature of about 80 C after which time the pressure in the reactor dropped
to about 1 psi.
The reaction was allowed to continue for 60 minutes at 80 C, cooled to 50 C,
and the product
solution was removed from the reactor and analyzed. Analysis showed the
product solution
having a pH of 13.50, < 0.50 % by weight propylene glycol,. and both the 2-
methyl, 2-
hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate and 1-methyl 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate isomers
present.
A second 3-gallon stainless steel-3 16 autoclave reactor with 9.69 pounds of
35% aqueous
sodium bisulfite solution having a pH 6.5-7.0 and then nitrogen purged to
exclude air. The
reactor was heated to about 70 C and 1.5 pounds of propylene oxide was added
to the
reaction at a pressure of 60 psi. The reactants were allowed to react at 80 C
for 30 minutes
after which time the pressure dropped to about 1 psi. The reaction was allowed
to continue
for 60 minutes at a temperature of 95 C then cooled to 50 C and the product
solution was
removed from the reactor and analyzed. Analysis showed the product solution
having a pH
of 14.00, about 3.0 % by weight propylene glycol, and both the 2-methyl, 2-
hydroxy ethane
1-sulfonate and 1-methyl 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate isomers present.
In a 170-gallon stainless stee1-316 reactor equipped with an agitator,
nitrogen line, oxide line,
temperature probe and a pH pr-be, µvvith 300 pounds of r11 )..eater
poun4s ^-1 50%
caustic solution. The reactor Was pressure purged with nitrogen three times
(40-0 psig). SO2
was then passed through the reactor and solution with stirring to a pH of 7.0-
7.50. The
reactor was then heated to about 70 -75 C and propylene oxide was added to the
reactor at a
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rate of 0.50 lb/minute. The pH during the reaction controlled addition by the
addition of
small injections of SO2. Furthermore, the addition of PO was slowed towards
the end of the
reaction to maintain good pH control. The reactants were allowed to digest at
95 C for 4
hours. A total of 93 pounds of SO2 and 90 pounds of propylene oxide were used
during the
entire reaction. The reactor was then opened to fume hood and stripped of any
unreacted
propylene oxide with a nitrogen purge for one hour. The reaction mixture was
cooled to room
temperature and discharged into drums. The clear and colorless product was
analyzed and
the results showed: 0.50% by weight propylene glycol and 50.20% by weight
sodium methyl
isethionate (with both 2-methyl, 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate and 1-methyl, 2-
hydroxy
ethane 1-sulfonate isomers present in about 15:1 molar ratio).
EXAMPLE 2
Preparation of Sodium Ethyl Isethionate
A 3-gallon stainless steel-316 autoclave reactor with 9.69 pounds of 35%
aqueous sodium
bisulfite solution having a pH 6.5-7.0 and then nitrogen purged to exclude
air. The reactor
was then heated to about 70 C and 2.6 pounds butylene oxide was added to the
reactor at a
pressure of 60 psi. The reactants were allowed to react for about 30 minutes
at a temperature
of about 80 C Mier which time the pressure in the reactor dropped to about 1
psi. The
reaction was allowed to continue for 60 minutes at 95 C then cooled to 50 C
and the product
solution was removed from the reactor. Upon cooling, shiny crystalline plates
separated out
of the product solution requiring water be added to dissolve the solids back
into solution.
The product solution was then analyzed and analysis showed the product
solution having a
pH of 14.00, about 3.0 % by weight butylene glycol, and both the 2-ethyl, 2-
hydroxy ethane
1-sulfonate and 1-ethyl 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate isomers present.
A second 3-gallon stainless steel-316 autoclave reactor with 9.69 pounds of
35% aqueous
sodium hisulfite solution having a pH 5.0-5.5 and then nitrogen purged to
exclude air. The
reactor was heated to about 70 C and 2.6 pounds of butylene oxide was added to
the reaction
at a pressure of 60 psi. The reactants were allowed to react at 80 C for 30
minutes after
which time the pressure dropped to about 1 psi. The reaction was allowed to
continue for 60
minutes at a temperature of 95 C then cooled to 50 C and the product solution
was removed
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from the reactor. Upon cooling, shiny crystalline plates separated out of the
product solution
requiring water be added to dissolve the solids back into solution. The
product solution was
then analyzed and analysis showed the product solution having a pH of 14.00,
about 13.0 %
by weight butylene glycol, and both the 2-ethyl, 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate
and 1:-ethyl 2-
hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate isomers present in about 14.8:1 molar ratio.
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EXAMPLE 3
Preparation of Sodium Cocoyl (Cg to CIO Methyl Isethionate Ester
A laboratory reactor (500 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple and gas sparging provision) was
initially
charged with 212 grams (0.98 moles) of a carboxylic acid (hydrogenated coco
acid C-110,.
P&G Chemicals, Cincinnati, Ohio). Also added to the reactor was a total of 165
grams (1.0
mole, solid) of sodium methyl isethionate containing a mixture of the sodium
salts of 2-
methyl, 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate and I-methyl, 2-hydroxy ethane 1-
sulfonate. 5.00 grams
of the corresponding zinc methylisethionate, in the same isomer proportions as
above, was
added as a catalyst. The reactor was flushed thoroughly with dry nitrogen and
heated to
120 -130 C for 30 minutes to remove any water from the sodium methyl
isethionate. The
temperature of the reactor contents was then raised to 200 C for 6 hours
after which time
excess fatty acid is removed by distillation under vacuum at 10 mm fIg to
acceptable fatty
acid levels (<10%) and the product mixture contains 80% by weight of the
corresponding
esters suitable for blending into a personal care cleansing composition.
In a second laboratory reactor (500 ml round bottom flask equipped with a
mechanical stirrer,
an addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision)
was added
131.5 grams (0.625 moles) of a carboxylic acid (Coconut fatty acid C-110, P&G
Chemicals,
Cincinnati, Ohio), a total of 82.5 grams (0.5 moles solids) of sodium methyl
isethionate
containing a mixture of the sodium salts of 2-methyl, 2-hydroxy ethane 1-
sulfonate and 1-
methyl 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate, and 2.2 grams of zinc citrate as a
catalyst. The reactor is
flushed thoroughly with dry nitrogen and the solution is heated at 220 C for 6
hours after
which time excess fatty acid is removed by distillation under vacuum at 10 mm
Hg to
acceptable fatty acid levels (<10%) and the product solution is cooled to 160
C - 170 C. The
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liquid product is removed from the reactor and analyzed and the results showed
a product
containing 81.5% by weight of the corresponding esters suitable for blending
into a personal
care cleansing composition, 12.0% by weight unreacted carboxylic acid, and
3.9% by weight
unreacted sodium methyl isethionate..
EXAMPLE 4
Preparation of Sodium Capryloyl/Caproyl (C8 to C10) Methyl Isethionate Ester
In a laboratory reactor (500 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 118
grams (0.75
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid C810, P&G Chemicals, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and to the
reactor was added a total of 82 grams (0.5 moles solids) of sodium methyl
isethionate
containing a mixture of the sodium salts of 2-methyl, 2-hydroxy ethane 1-
sulfonate and 1-
methyl 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate. 2.2 grams of zinc citrate was added to
the mixture as a
catalyst. The reactor was flushed thoroughly with dry nitrogen and the
reactants heated at
220 C for 6 hours after which time the product was cooled to 160 C - 170 C.
The liquid
product was removed from the reactor and analyzed and the results showed the
white solid
had a saponification value of 186, actives by two phase titration 2.54 meq/g
and containing
86.7% by weight of the corresponding esters suitable for blending into a
personal care
cleansing composition, 6.7% by weight unreacted carboxylic acid, and 6.5% by
weight
unreacted sodium methyl isethionate with isomer ratio of secondary vs. primary
hydroxyl in
39:1, a clear indication of, as expected, preferential esterification of
primary hydroxyl over
secondary in the methyl isethionate mixture.
EXAMPLE 5
Preparation of Sodium Caproyl (C10) Methyl Isethionate Ester
In a laboratory reactor (500 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 108
grams (0.625
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid C-1095, P&G Chemicals, Cincinnati,
Ohio) and to the
reactor was added a total of 82.5 grams (0.5 moles solids) of sodium methyl
isethionate
containing a mixture of the sodium salts of 2-methyl, 2-hydroxy ethane 1-
sulfonate and I -
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methyl 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate. 1.9 grams of zinc citrate was added to
the mixture as a
catalyst. The reactor was flushed thoroughly with dry nitrogen and the
reactants heated to
220 C for 6 hours after which time the product was cooled to 160 C - 170 C.
The liquid
product was removed from the reactor and analyzed and the resulting white
solid contained
82.5% by weight of the corresponding ester suitable for blending into a
personal care
cleansing composition, 7.7% by weight unreacted carboxylic acid, and 7.4% by
weight
unreacted sodium methyl isethionate.
EXAMPLE 6
10. Preparation of Sodium Lauroyl (C12) Methyl Isethionate Ester
In a laboratory reactor (500 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 125
grams (0.625
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid C1299, P&G Chemicals, Cincinnati,
Ohio) and to the
reactor was added a total of 83 grams (0.5 moles solids) of sodium methyl
isethionate
containing a mixture of the sodium salts of 2-methyl, 2-hydroxy ethane 1-
suIfonate and 1-
methyl 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate. 2.2 grams of zinc citrate was added to
the mixture as a
catalyst. The reactor was flushed thoroughly with dry nitrogen and the
reactants heated to
220 C for 6 hours after which time the liquid product was cooled to 160 C -
170 C and
poured into a one liter beaker. The resulting white solid was removed from the
reactor and
analyzed and the results showed a product containing 82.0% by weight of the
corresponding
ester suitable for blending into a personal care cleansing composition, 15.6%
by weight
unreacted carboxylic acid, and 3.9% by weight unreacted sodium methyl
isethionate.
EXAMPLE 7
Preparation of Sodium Cocoyl (C12- C18) Methyl lsethionate Ester
In a laboratory reactor (500 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision)
137.5 grams
(0.625 moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 627, Cognis, Cincinnati,
Ohio) and to
the reactor was added a total of 85 grams (0.5 moles solids) of sodium methyl
isethionate
(95% by weight) containing a mixture of the sodium salts of 2-methyl, 2-
hydroxy ethane 1-
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sulfonate and 1-methyl 2-hydroxy ethane 1-sulfonate. 1.2 grams of zinc citrate
was added to
the mixture as a catalyst. The reactor was flushed thoroughly with dry
nitrogen and the
reactants heated to 220 C for 6 hours after which time the product solution
was cooled to
160 C - 170 C and poured into a one liter beaker. The white solid was removed
from the
beaker and analyzed and the results showed a product containing 82.2% by
weight of the
corresponding esters suitable for blending into a personal care cleansing
composition, and
7.9% by weight unreacted carboxylic acid.
EXAMPLE 8
Preparation of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate Ester
In a laboratory reactor (2000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 780
grams (3.75
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty aid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 634 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C. Sodium methyl isethionate solution
in water
(sulfonic SMI, 1040 grams, 47%, 3.0 moles) was added slowly over 60-70 minutes
at a rate
that keeps the mixture completely liquid. Water was distilled over from the
reaction mixture
as surfonic SMI addition continued. After the addition of surfonic SMI was
completed, the
reaction mixture was heated slowly over 30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued
for 4 hours.
The reaction mixture becomes completely homogeneous around 210-215 C. The
excess fatty
acid was stripped by dry nitrogen purge for 2-3 hours to a desired fatty acid
level, below
10%, preferably 6-8%. It was very important to keep air away from the hot
reaction mixture
to prevent color formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured
into a 2-liter
beaker under nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 995 grams
of light yellow
waxy solid ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 19.55, i.e.. 7.25%
and ester's
correct sap value of 135.92, i.e., 85.27% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI
was 7.20%
EXAMPLE 9
Preparation of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Ethyl Isethionate Ester
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In a laboratory reactor (2000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 800
grams (3.85
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 7.00 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) and 528g of sodium ethyl isethionate solid
(3.00 moles) to the
reactor and heated slowly with stirring mechanically under nitrogen to a
temperature of 200-
225 C. over 60-70 minutes and continued for 4 hours. The reaction mixture
becomes
completely homogeneous around 210-215 C. The excess fatty acid was stripped by
dry
nitrogen purge for 2-3 hours to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%,
preferably 6-8%. It was
very important to keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to prevent color
formation.
The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into a 2-liter beaker under
nitrogen and
allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 1100 grams of colorless waxy solid
ester was
obtained. Acid value of this ester was 22.80, i.e., 8.62% and ester's correct
sap value of
127.10, i.e., 83.83% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI was 7.20%.
EXAMPLE 10
Preparation of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate Ester
In a laboratory reactor (2000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 780
grams (3.75
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid C-101, P&G, Cincinnati, Ohio) and 6.30
grams of zinc
oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and stirred
mechanically to a
temperature of 170- t 75 C. Sodium methyl isethionate solution in water
(surfonic SMI, 1040
grams, 47%, 3.0 moles) was added slowly over 60-70 minutes at a rate that
keeps the mixture=
completely liquid. Water was distilled over from the reaction mixture as
surfonic SMI
addition continued. After the addition of surfonic SMI was completed, the
reaction mixture
was heated slowly over 30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued for 4 hours and
then the
excess fatty acid was stripped by dry nitrogen purge for 2-3 hours to lower
fatty acid to a
desired level, below 10%, preferably 6-8%. A sample was taken for acid value
and was
considered to be substantially complete if it was below 30. It was very
important to keep air
away from the hot reaction mixture to prevent color formation. The viscous and
hot reaction
product was poured into 2-liter beaker under nitrogen and allowed it to cool
to room temp. A
total 934 grams of waxy solid ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was
26.06, i.e.,
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9.66% and ester's correct sap value of 128.65, Le., 80.71% and estimated
unreacted surfonic
SM1 was 9.50%.
EXAMPLE 11
Preparation of Sodium Cocoyl (C8 ¨ C18) Methyl lsethionate Ester
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 2.10 grams -
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 Wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C. Sodium methyl isethionate solution
in water
(surfonic SMI, 352.20 grams, 46%, 1.0 moles) was added slowly over 60-70
minutes at a rate
that keeps the mixture completely liquid. Water was distilled over from the
reaction mixture
as surfonic SMI addition continued. After the addition of surfonic SMI was
completed, the
reaction mixture was heated slowly over 30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued
for 4 hours.
The reaction mixture becomes completely homogeneous around 210-215 C. The
excess fatty
acid was stripped under vacuum at 175-200 mmHg over 1-2 hours with nitrogen
leak into the
system to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%, preferably 6-8%. It was very
important to
keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to prevent color formation. The
viscous and hot
reaction product was poured into a 1-liter beaker under nitrogen and allowed
it to cool to
room temp. A total 341 grams of light yellow waxy solid ester was obtained.
Acid value of
this ester was 21.45, i.e., 7.95% and ester's correct sap value of 115.82,
i.e., 72.66% and
estimated unreacted surfonic SM1 was 12.99%.
EXAMPLE 12
Preparation of Sodium Cocoyl (C8 ¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate Ester (10 mole%
excess fatty
acid)
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision)
228.80 grams
(1.10 moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati,
Ohio) and 2.00
grams of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated,
and stirred
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mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C. Sodium methyl isethionate solution
in water
(surfonic SMI, 352.20 grams, 46%, 1.0 moles) was added slowly over 60-70
minutes at a rate
that keeps the mixture completely liquid. Water was distilled over from the
reaction mixture
as surfonic SMI addition continued. After the addition of surfonic SMI was
completed, the
reaction mixture was heated slowly over 30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued
for 4 hours.
The reaction mixture becomes completely homogeneous around 210-215 C. The
excess fatty
acid was stripped by purging with nitrogen for 1-2 hours to a desired fatty
acid level, below
10%, preferably 6-8%. It was very important to keep air away from the hot
reaction mixture
to prevent color formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured
into a 1-liter
beaker under nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 340 grams
of light yellow
waxy solid ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 23.52, i.e., 8.72%
and ester's
correct sap value of 119.72, i.e., 75.11% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI
was 12.86%.
EXAMPLE 13 .
Preparation of Sodium Cocoyl (C8 ¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate Ester (5 mole%
excess fatty
acid)
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In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision)
218.40 grams
(1.05 moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati,
Ohio) and 2.00
grams of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated,
and stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C. Sodium methyl isethionate solution
in water
(surfonic SMI, 352.20 grams, 46%, 1.0 moles) was added slowly over 60-70
minutes at a rate
that keeps the mixture completely liquid. Water was distilled over from the
reaction mixture
as surfonic SMI addition continued. After the addition of surfonic SMI was
completed, the
reaction mixture was heated slowly over 30-45 minutes to 22.5 C and continued
for 4 hours.
The reaction mixture becomes completely homogeneous around 210-215 C. The
excess fatty
acid was stripped by purging with nitrogen for 1-2 hours to a desired fatty
acid level, below
10%, preferably 6-8%. It was very important to keep air away from the hot
reaction mixture
to prevent color formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured
into a 1-liter
beaker under nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 356.20
grams of light
yellow waxy solid ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 48.11,
i.e., 17.84% and
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ester's correct sap value of 95.04, -i.e., 59.62% and estimated unrcacted
surfonic SMI was
18.36%.
EXAMPLE 14
Preparation of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate Ester (No excess
fatty acid)
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision)
208.0 grams (1.00
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis,.Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 1.90 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C. Sodium methyl isethionate solution
in water
(surfonic SM1, 352.20 grams, 46%, 1.0 moles) was added slowly over 60-70
minutes at a rate
that keeps the mixture completely liquid. Water was distilled over from the
reaction mixture
as surfonic SMI addition continued. After the addition of surfonic SM1 was
completed, the
reaction mixture was heated slowly over 30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued
for 4 hours.
The reaction mixture becomes completely homogeneous around 210-215 C. The
excess fatty
acid was stripped by purging with nitrogen for 1-2 hours to a desired fatty
acid level, below
10%, preferably 6-8%. It was very important to keep air away from the hot
reaction mixture
to prevent color formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured
into a 1-liter
beaker under nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 346.40
grams of light
- yellow waxy solid ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 34376,
i.e., 12.74% and
ester's correct sap value of 114.28, i.e., 71.69% and estimated unreacted
surfonic SMI was
13.24%.
EXAMPLE 15
Preparation of Sodium ()ley! Methyl lsethionate Ester
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 353
grams (1.25
moles) of oleic acid and 2.60 grams of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were
charged into the
reactor, heated, and stirred mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C.
Sodium methyl
isethionate solution in water (surfonic SM1, 352.20 grains, 46%, 1.0 moles)
was added slowly
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over 60-70 minutes at a rate that keeps the mixture completely liquid. Water
was distilled
. over from the reaction mixture as surfonic SMI addition continued. After the
addition of
surfonic SMI was completed, the reaction mixture was heated slowly over 30-45
minutes to
230 C and continued for 6 hours. The reaction mixture becomes completely
homogeneous
around 215-220 C. The excess fatty acid was stripped with nitrogen sweep for 2-
3 hours to
lower the acid below 10%. It was very important to keep air away from the hot
reaction
mixture to prevent color formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was
poured into a 1-
liter beaker under nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 412
grams of yellow
waxy solid ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 21.0, i.e., 10.57%
and ester's
correct sap value of 113.00, i.e., 69.94% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI
was 11.82%.
EXAMPLE 16
Preparation of Sodium Cocoyl (C12 ¨ Cis) Methyl Isethionate Ester
In a laboratory- reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a
mechanical stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 275
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 627, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 4.40 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 1.00 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred -
mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C. Sodium methyl isethionate solution
in water
(surfonic SMI, 352.20 grams, 46%, 1.0 moles) was added slowly over 60-70
minutes at a rate
that keeps the mixture completely liquid_ Water was distilled over from the
reaction mixture
as surfonic SMI addition continued. After the addition of surfonic SMI was
completed, the
reaction mixture was heated slowly over 30-45 minutes to 220 C and continued
for 6 hours.
The reaction mixture becomes completely homogeneous around 210-215 C. The
excess fatty
acid was stripped with nitrogen purge for 2-3 hours to a desired fatty acid
level, below 10%,
preferably 6-8%. It was very important to keep air away from the hot reaction
mixture to
prevent color formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into
a 1-liter
beaker under nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 361 grams
of light yellow
waxy solid ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 21.0, i.e., 8.24%
and ester's
correct sap value of 132.80, i.e., 86.18% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI
was 6.20%
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Blend Preparations:
EXAMPLE 17
Preparation of 9:1 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ CIO Methyl Isethionate (SCMI)
and sodium
cocoyl isethionate (SCI) Esters
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an =
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 2.10 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C. A blend of Sodium methyl
isethionate solution
in water (surfonic SMI, 317.00 grams, 46%, 0.90 moles) and sodium isethionate
solution
(surfonic SI, 38.00 grams, 57%, 0.10 moles) was added slowly over 60-70
minutes at a
temperature of 175-180 C and at a rate that keeps the mixture completely
liquid. Water was
distilled over from the reaction mixture as the blend of surfonic SM1/S1
addition continued.
After the addition of surfonic SMI/SI was completed, the reaction mixture was
heated slowly
over 30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued for 4 hours. The reaction mixture
becomes
completely homogeneous around 210-215 C. The excess fatty acid was stripped
with
nitrogen purge over 1-2 hours with to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%,
preferably 6-8%.
It was very important to keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to
prevent color
formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into a 1-liter
beaker under
nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 362 grams of almost
colorless soft solid
ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 16.96, i.e., 6.29% and
ester's correct sap
value of 134.43, i.e., 84.01% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI-I-S1 was
7.16%
EXAMPLE 18
Preparation of 8:2 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8 ¨ Cig) Methyl Isethionate (SCM1)
and sodium
cocoyl isethionate (SCI) Esters
hi a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 2.10 grams
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of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C. A blend of Sodium methyl
isethionate solution
in water (surfonic SMI, 282.00 grams, 46%, 0.80 moles) and sodium isethionate
solution
(surfonic SI, 52.00 grams, 57%, 0.20 moles) was added slowly over 60-70
minutes at a
temperature of 120-130 C and at a rate that keeps the mixture completely
liquid. Water was
distilled over from the reaction mixture as the blend of surfonic SMI/SI
addition continued.
After the addition of surfonic SMI/SI was completed, the reaction mixture was
heated slowly
over 30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued for 4 hours. The reaction mixture
becomes
completely homogeneous around 210-215 C. The excess, fatty acid was stripped
with
nitrogen purge over 1-2 hours with to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%,
preferably 6-8%.
It was very important to keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to
prevent color
formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into a 1-liter
beaker under
nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 362 grams of almost
colorless soft solid
ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 23.51, i.e.. 8.72% and
ester's correct sap
value of 131.71, i.e.. 81.99% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI+SI was
8.06%
EXAMPLE 19
Preparation of 7:3 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl lsethionate (SCMI)
and sodium
cocoyl isethionate (SCI) Esters
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 2.10 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 150-155 C. A blend of Sodium methyl
isethionate solution
in water (surfonic SMI, 247.00 grams, 46%, 0.70 moles) and sodium isethionate
solution
(surfonic SI, 78.00 grams, 57%, 0.30 moles) was added slowly over 60-70
minutes at a
temperature of 125-145 C and at a rate that keeps the mixture completely
liquid. Water was
distilled over from the reaction mixture as the blend,of surfonic SMI/S1
addition continued.
After the addition of surfonic SMI/SI was completed, the reaction mixture was
heated slowly
over 30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued for 4 hours. The reaction mixture
becomes
completely homogeneous around 170-175 C. The excess fatty acid was stripped
with
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nitrogen purge over 1-2 hours with to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%,
preferably 6-8%.
It was very important to keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to
prevent color
formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into a 1-liter
beaker under
nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 355 grams of almost
colorless soft solid
ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 20.53, i.e., 7.61% and
ester's correct sap
value of 147.69, Le., 91.56% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI+SI was
3.85%.
EXAMPLE 20
Preparation of 6:4 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate (SCMI)
and sodium
cocoyl isethionate (SCI) Esters =
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 2.10 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor,- heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 140-145 C. A blend of Sodium methyl
isethionate solution
in water (surfonic SMI, 211.30 grams, 46%, 0.60 moles) and sodium isethionate
solution
(surfonic SI, 103.80 grams, 57%, 0.40 moles) was added slowly over 40-50
minutes, at a
temperature of I30-150 C at a rate that keeps the mixture completely liquid.
Water was
distilled over from the reaction mixture as the blend of surfonic SMI/S1
addition continued.
After the addition of surfonic SMI/SI was completed. The reaction mixture
becomes
completely homogeneous around 160-165 C. The reaction mixture was heated
slowly over
30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued for 4 hours. The excess fatty acid was
stripped with
nitrogen purge over 1-2 hours with to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%,
preferably 6-8%.
It was very important to keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to
prevent color
formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into a 1-liter
beaker under
nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 360.30 grams of almost
colorless solid
ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 21.25, i.e., 7.881% 'and
ester's correct sap
value of 139.23, i.e., 85.97% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI+S1 was
6.31%.
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EXAMPLE 21
Preparation of 5:5 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate (SCMI)
and sodium
cocoyl isethionate (SCI) Esters
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 2.10 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 140-145 C. A blend of Sodium methyl
isethionate solution
in water (surfonic SMI, 176.0 grams, 46%, 0.50 moles) and sodium isethionate
solution
(surfonic SI, 130.0 grams, 57%, 0.50 moles) was added slowly over 40-50
minutes at a
temperature of 132-160 C and at a rate that keeps the mixture completely
liquid. Water was
distilled over from the reaction mixture as the blend Of surfonic SMI/SI
addition continued.
After the addition of surfonic SMI/SI was completed. The reaction mixture
becomes
completely homogeneous around 160-165 C. The reaction mixture was heated
slowly over
30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued for 4 hours. The excess fatty acid was
stripped with
nitrogen purge over 1-2 hours with to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%,
preferably 6-8%.
It was very important to keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to
prevent color
formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into a 1-liter
beaker under
nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 363.50 grams of almost
colorless solid
ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 22.78, i.e., 8.45% and
ester's correct sap
value of 133.39, i.e., 82.03% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI+SI was
8.0%.
EXAMPLE 22
Preparation of 4:6 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate (SCMI)
and sodium
cocoyl isethionate (SCI) Esters
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 2.1.0 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 140-145 C. A blend of Sodium methyl
isethionate solution
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in water (surfonic SMI, 140.87 grams, 46%, 0.40 moles) and sodium isethionate
solution
(surfonic SI, 155.70 grams, 57%, 0.60 moles) was added slowly over 40-45 at a
temperature
of 140-157 C and minutes at a rate that keeps the mixture completely liquid.
Water was
distilled over from the reaction mixture as the blend of surfonic SMI/SI
addition continued.
After the addition of surfonic SMI/SI was completed. The reaction mixture
becomes
completely homogeneous around 160-165 C. The reaction mixture was heated
slowly over
30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued for 4 hours. The excess fatty acid was
stripped with
nitrogen purge over 1-2 hours with to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%,
preferably 6-8%.
It was very important to keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to
prevent color
10. formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into a-1-
liter beaker under
nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 364 grams of almost
colorless solid
ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 22.69, i.e., 8.41% and
ester's correct sap
value of 140.90, i.e., 86.30% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI-ESI was
6.05%.
EXAMPLE 23
Preparation of 3:7 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate (SCMI)
and sodium
cocoyl isethionate (SCI) Esters
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 2.10 grams
of zinc oxide (inO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of I45-155 C. A blend of Sodium methyl
isethionate solution
in water (surfonic SMI, 105.65 grams, 46%, 0.30 moles) and sodium isethionate
solution
(surfonic Si, 181.75 grams, 57%, 0.70 moles) was added slowly over 40-45
minutes at a
temperature of 150-165 C and at a rate that keeps the mixture completely
liquid. Water was
distilled over from the reaction mixture as the blend of surfonic SMI/SI
addition continued.
After the addition of surfonic SMI/SI was completed. The reaction mixture
becomes
completely homogeneous around 160-165 C. The reaction mixture was heated
slowly over
30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued for 4 hours. The excess fatty acid was
stripped with
nitrogen purge over 1-2 hours with to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%,
preferably 6-8%.
It was very important to keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to
prevent color
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formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into a 1-liter
beaker under
nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 370 'gams of almost
colorless solid
ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 22.75, i.e., 8.43% and
ester's correct sap
value of 136.37, i.e., 83.18% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI+SI was
7.40%.
EXAMPLE 24
Preparation of 2:8 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate (SCMI)
and sodium
cocoyl isethionate (SCI) Esters
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
'addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 2.10 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 155-165 C. A blend of Sodium methyl
isethionate solution
in water (surfonic SMI, 70.40 grams, 46%, 0.20 moles) and sodium isethionate
solution
(surfonic Si, 207.72 grams, 57%, 0.80 moles) was added slowly over 40-45
minutes at a.
temperature of 130-177 C and at a rate that keeps the mixture completely
liquid. Water was
distilled over from the reaction mixture as the blend of surfonic SMI/S1
addition continued.
After the addition of surfonic SMI/S1 was completed. The reaction mixture
becomes
completely homogeneous around 170-175 C. The reaction mixture was heated
slowly over
30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued for 4 hours. The excess fatty acid was
stripped with
nitrogen purge over 1-2 hours with to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%,
preferably 6-8%.
It was very important to keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to
prevent color
formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into a 1-liter
beaker under
nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 369 grams of almost
colorless solid
ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 28.89, i.e., 10.71% and
ester's correct sap
value of 132.67, i.e., 80.60% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI+SI was
8.52%.
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EXAMPLE 25
Preparation of 1:9 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate (SCMI)
and sodium
cocoyl isethionate (SCI) Esters
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 2.10 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.50 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 155-165 C. A blend of Sodium methyl
isethionate solution
in water (surfonic SMI, 3520 grams, 46%, 0.10 moles) and sodium isethionate
solution
(surfonic SI, 233.70 grams, 57%, 0.90 moles) was added slowly over 40-45
minutes at a
temperature of 130-150 C and at a rate that keeps the mixture completely
liquid. Water was
distilled over from the reaction mixture as the blend of surfonic SMI/SI
addition continued.
After the addition of surfonic SMI/SI was completed. The reaction mixture
becomes
= 15 completely homogeneous around 170-175 C. The reaction mixture was
heated slowly over
30-45 minutes to 225-240 C and continued for 4 hours. The temperature has
gradually
increased with time to make it less viscous because of SC1 which was
considerably higher
melting. The excess fatty acid was stripped with nitrogen purge over 1-2 hours
with to a
desired fatty acid level:below 10%, preferably 6-8%. It was very important to
keep air away
from the hot reaction mixture to prevent color formation. The viscous and hot
reaction
product was poured into a 1-liter beaker under nitrogen and allowed it to cool
to room temp.
A total 348 grams of almost colorless solid ester was obtained_ Acid value of
this ester was
16.50, Le., 6.12% and ester's correct sap value of 138.14, i.e., 83.57% and
estimated
unreacted surfonic SMI-FSI was 7.65%.
EXAMPLE 26
Preparation of 9:1 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Methyl Isethionate (SCMI)
and sodium
cocoyl Ethyl Isethionate (SCEI) Esters
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 1.00 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.25 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C. A blend of Sodium methyl
isethionate solution
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in water (surfonic SMI, 317.00 grams, 46%, 0.90 moles) and sodium ethyl
isethionate
(surfonic SE1, 17.60 grams, solid, 0.10 moles) was added slowly over 60-70
minutes at a
temperature of 125-136 C and at a rate that keeps the mixture completely
liquid. Water was
distilled over from the reaction mixture as the blend of surfonic SMI/SE1
addition continued.
After the addition of surfonic SMI/SEI was completed, the reaction mixture was
heated
slowly oVer 30-45 minutes to 225 C and continued for 4 hours. The reaction
mixture
becomes completely homogeneous around 210-215 C. The excess fatty acid was
stripped
with nitrogen purge over 1-2 hours with to a desired fatty acid level, below
10%, preferably
6-8%. It was very important to keep air away from the hot reaction mixture to
prevent color
formation. The viscous and hot reaction product was poured into a 1-liter
beaker under
nitrogen and allowed it to cool to room temp. A total 356.80 grams of almost
colorless son
solid ester was obtained. Acid value of this ester was 36:80. i.e., 13.64% and
Active ester
component value 73.37% and estimated unreacted surfonic SMI+SEI was 12.15%
EXAMPLE 27
Preparation of 9:1 blend of Sodium Cocoyl (C8¨ C18) Isethionate (SCMI) and
sodium cocoyl
Ethyl isethionate (SCE1) Esters
In a laboratory reactor (1000 ml round bottom flask equipped with a mechanical
stirrer, an
addition funnel, a condenser, a thermocouple, and gas sparging provision) 260
grams (1.25
moles) of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid Emery 626, Cognis, Cincinnati, Ohio)
and 1.00 grams
of zinc oxide (ZnO, 0.25 wt.%) were charged into the reactor, heated, and
stirred
mechanically to a temperature of 170-175 C. A blend of Sodium isethionate
solution in
water (surfonic SI, 233.68 grams, 57%, 0.90 moles) and sodium ethyl
isethionate solution
(surfonic SE!, 17.60 grams, solid, 0.10 moles) was added slowly over 60-70
minutes at a rate
that keeps the mixture completely liquid. Water was distilled over from the
reaction mixture
as the blend of surfonic SI/SEI addition continued. After the addition of
surfonic SI/SEI was
completed, the reaction mixture was heated slowly over 30-45 minutes to 225-
230 C and
continued for 4 hours. The excess fatty acid was stripped with nitrogen purge
over 1-2 hours
with to a desired fatty acid level, below 10%, preferably 6-8%. It was very
important to keep
air away from the hot reaction mixture to prevent color formation. The viscous
and hot
reaction product was poured into a 1-liter beaker under nitrogen and allowed
it to cool to
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room temp. A total 348Ø grams of almost colorless solid ester was obtained.
Acid value of
this ester was 15.43, i.e., 5.72% and Active ester component value 83.87% and
estimated
unreacted surfonic SI+SEI was 6.99%.
EXAMPLE 28
Foaming Tests
Foaming tests were performed using a one-liter capped rotating measuring
cylinder foam
machine at a rate of 30 revolutions per minute and ambient temperature ranging
from about
20 C to about 22 C and at a concentration of 0.5% of total surfactants. Foam
heights in the
graduated cylinder were measured at the start and at 10 minutes of rotation.
The results are
shown below in Table I:
TABLE I
Sample Ingredients Foam Height Foam Height Foam
(% By Weight) at 0 minutes, at 10 Appearance
ml minutes,
ml
1 80% sodium lauryl sulfate 250 238 Open Foam
20% CAPB*
2 100% sodium laureth sulfate** 200 170 Open Foam
3 80% sodium laureth sulfate 260 220 Open Foam
20% CA PB*
4 100% SOW*** 190 160 Creamy,
Tight
5 80% SCMI*** 190 180 Creamy,
20% CAPB* Tight
* Cocoamidopropyl Betaine (EMPIGEN BS/FA)
** EMPICOLO ESA
*** SCMI produced from Cg to C18 whole coco fatty acid
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Sample I was a commercial product example having one of the highest flash foam
levels in
the personal care industry and was used as an internal standard throughout
these tests.
The results of this foam test show that the foaming of the C8 to C18 SCMI
alone was not
quite as good as SLES alone, but it still shows synergy with CAPB .betaine.
This synergy
was similar to other anionic surfactants as shown by the results for Sample 5
when 20% by
weight SCMI was replaced with CAPB. Thus, SCMI can be used with other
surfactants and
still maintain excellent foaming properties. The SCMI also shows a
consistently tighter,
creamier foam as it has smaller bubble size than SLES in these types of
formulations.
=
A second foaming test was performed using the same parameters as above, but a
stripped
coco fatty acid chain SCMI was tested in place of a whole coco fatty acid
chain SCMI. The
results of this test are shown in Table II:
= TABLE II
Sample Ingredients Foam Height Foam Height Foam
(% By Weight) at 0 minutes, at
10 Appearance
ml minutes, ml
1 80% sodium lauryl sulfate 250 235 Open Foam
20% CAPB*
2 100% sodium lauryl sulfate 255 245 Open Foam
3 100% SCMI** 205 205 Creamy,
tight
4 75% SCMI** 220 215 Creamy,
25% CAPB* Tight
5 82% SCMI*** 230 230 Creamy,
18% CAPB* Tight
* Cocoamidopropyl Betaine (EMPIGEN BS/FA)
** SCMI produced from C12 to Cis stripped coco fatty acid
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Again, the results of this foam test show that foaming can be significantly
increased when
using a stripped coco fatty acid feed SCMI instead of whole coco fatty acid.
The C12 to C18
SCMI flash foam height, as well as the stability at 10 minutes, were better
than SLES alone
and were similar to SLES/betaine performance. Furthermore, the C12 to C18 SCM1
was again
synergistic with CAPB as shown by the results for Samples 4 and 5 when 25% and
18% by
weight of SCMI was replaced with CAPS. Thus, SCMI can be used with other
surfactants
and still maintain or improve excellent foaming properties.
Finally, as shown in Figures IA and 1B, the foam appearance of SCMI was
tighter and
creamier than SLES or SLS based cleansers making the use of SCMI in personal
care
cleansers highly desirable. All samples shown in Figures IA and 113 were at
0.5% active of
surfactant.
EXAMPLE 29
Zein Irritation Score
To evaluate the mildness of the products of the present invention, Zein scores
were
determined for a variety of sulfate and isethionate surfactants and their
scores are reported in
Table III:
TABLE III
Product Zein Score (mg N/100 ml
solution)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 527
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 254
Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate 147
Sodium Cocoyl Ethyl Isethionate 104
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate 160
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate 134
Sodium Lauroyl Ethyl Isethionate 187
From these in vitro results, the methyl and ethyl isethionates of the present
invention were
expected to be less irritating and therefore milder than sodium cocoyl
isethionate which has
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been noted in the literature to be a non-skin irritant and eye irritant at
levels of 10% by
weight. The lower the Zein score, the more mild the composition.
EXAMPLE 30
Use of Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate as a Primary Surfactant in High
Foaming Personal
Cleansers
An SCMI Concentrate can be produced by directly adding the molten SCMI
produced, such
as in Example 3, into a solution of water and betaines (e.g. EMPIGEN BS/FA,
Huntsman
Corporation, The Woodlands, Texas). If the SCMI was in a powder or flaked
form, the
SCMI Concentrate may be formed by dissolving the SCMI powder or flakes in a
solution
containing cold water and betaines.
The SCMI Concentrate that was formed was a white pearlescent solution having a
viscosity
ranging from 3000-5000 cps. The SCMI Concentrate was easy to handle and its
physical
properties were similar to sodium laureth sulfate (e.g. EMPICOL , Huntsman
Corporation,
The Woodlands, Texas) allowing for its use in existing manufacturing
facilities without the .
need for equipment upgrades.
As shown in Table IV, the SCM1 Concentrate can be formulated as follows:
TABLE IV ¨ SCM1 Concentrate Formulation
Ingredient Amount
(% By Weight)
SCMI 24.0
CAPS* 17.0
DMDM Hydantoin 0.4
Water q.s. to 100.0
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1
*EMPIGENO BS/FA
The SCMI Concentrate can be used in the formulation of a variety of personal
care
cleansers as shown in Tables V to Xl.
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TABLE V ¨ Simple Economic Shampoo Formulation
Ingredient Amount
(% By Weight)
SCMI 8.0
CAPB* 2.0
Sodium laureth sulfate** 1.8
DMDM Hydantoin 55% 0.4
Water q.s. to 100.0
*EMPIGEND BS/FA
**EMPICOL ESB
TABLE VI ¨ Low Irritation Shampoo Formulation
Ingredient Amount
(% By Weight)
SCMI 5.0
Disodium Lauroamphoacetate* 2.8
Polysorbate 80 4.9
DMDM Hydantoin 55% 0.4 =
Water q.s. to 100.0
*EMPIGENO CDL6OP
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TABLE VII ¨ Baby Shampoo Formulation
Ingredient Amount
(% By Weight)
SCM I A n
--r
Disodium Lauroamphoacetate* 3.0
Polysorbate 80 5.9
DMDM Hydantoin 55% 0.4
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*EMPIGEN CDL6OP
TABLE VIII¨ Luxurious Liquid Soap Formulation
Ingredient Amount
(% By Weight)
SCMI 6.7
Disodium Lauroamphoacetate* 2.5
CAPB** 2.5
DMDM Hydantoin 55% 0.4
Water q.s. to 100.0
*EMPIGEN CDL6OP
** EMPIGEN BS/FA
TABLE IX ¨ Economic Liquid Soap Formulation
Ingredient Amount
(% By Weight)
SCMI 4.9
Disodium Lauroamphoacetate* 3.0
CAPB** 2.2
DMDM Hydantoin** 0.4
Water q.s. to 100.0
*EMPIGENA5` I.:HSS A
** EMPIGEN BS/FA
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TABLE X ¨ Shower gel Formulation
Ingredient Amount
(13/0 By Weight)
SCIMI 10.2
Sodium laureth sulfate* 3.9
CAPB** 2.5
DMDM Hydantoin 55% 0.4
Water q.s. to 100.0
*EMPICOL ESB70
** EMPIGENO BS/FA
TABLE XI ¨ Concentrated Shower gel Formulation
Ingredient Amount
(% By Weight)
SCMI 12.0
Sodium laureth sulfate* 4.0
CAPB** 2.5
DMDM Hydantoin 55% 0.4
Water q.s. to 100.0
*EMPICOL ESB70
** EMPIGENO BS/FA
All formulations produced above using SCMI as the primary surfactant form a
clear =
solution that was hydrolytically stable when stored. In comparison, when SCMI
was
replaced with SCI as the primary surfactant, the formulations were cloudy and
separate
when stored. Therefore, the use of SCMI as a primary surfactant in personal
care cleansers
sinc-e it highly crsh,61,-, hyrir^lytir-911y milA,-r to
the skin.
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EXAMPLE 31
To determine the solubility in combination with. taurates of SCI, SCMI and
SCEI, three
solutions were prepared at ambient temperature. The solutions were formulated
to each
contain one of SCI, SCMI and SCE1 and each contained the following ingredients
as shown
in Table XII:
TABLE XII ¨ Solubility in Taurate
Ingredient Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3
(% By Weight) (% By Weight) (% By Weight)
SCI 12.5 0 0
SCMI 0 12.5 0
.SCEI 0 0 12.5
Disodium 3.7 3.7 3.7
Lauroamphoacetate*
Sodium Methyl .9 9 9
Cocoyl Taurate
Sodium Xylene 0.8 0.8 0.8
Sulfonate
Propylene Glycol 1.9 1.91.9
=
DMDM Hydantoin 0.22 0.22 0.22
55%
Water q.s. to 100.0 q.s. to 100.0 q.s. to 100.0
*EMPIGEN CDL6OP
disclosed in relation to certain preferred embodiments, obvious equivalent
modifications and
alterations thereof will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in this art
upon reading and
understanding this specification and the claims appended hereto. The present
disclosure
includes the subject matter defined by any combination of any one of the
various claims
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limitations of any one or more of the independent claims, with the remaining
dependent
claims in their original text being read and applied to any independent claim
so modified.
This also includes combination of the features and/or limitations of one or
more of the
independent claims with the features and/or limitations of another independent
claim to arrive
at a modified independent claim, with the remaining dependent claims in their
original text
being read and applied to any independent claim so modified. Accordingly, the
presently
disclosed invention was intended to cover all such modifications and
alterations, and was
limited only by the scope of the claims which follow, in view of the foregoing
and other
contents of this specification. Throughout this specification, various
percentages have been
set forth and these percentages all refer to percent by weight, unless set-
forth to the contrary.
Blend Solubility Experiments:
=
Surfonic SCMI has demonstrated its ability to enhance the solubility of SC!
and AGS-I214 in
formulations which couldn't have been possible otherwise. SCMI could be used
as primary
and/or secondary surfactant to enhance the performance and reduce the skin
irritation levels.
The formulations below demonstrate these but not limited to them only. The
following are
example formulations having SCMI, SCI, and AGS-1214P mixtures.
EXAMPLE 32
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI and SLS was prepared as follows.
The
following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI Solution (30% solids) 30.50
SLS Solids 2.00
=
CapB (35% solids) 2.50
KC1 Solid 1.00
Water and Preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. Solid Ka was added and mixed
well to desired
viscosity and then added. desired preservative. The clear viscous liquid had a
viscosity of
2760 Cps@ 30 rpm. Spindle # 3 and had a of 6,30
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EXAMPLE 33
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI and AGS-1214P was prepared as
follows. The
following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI solution (30% solids) 30.50
AGS-1214P (57% solids) 9.00
CapB (35% solids) 2.50
Cocoamide MEA 2.00
KCI solid 1.00
Water and preservative Qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C_ Solid KCI was added and mixed
well to desired
viscosity and then added desired preservative. The clear viscous liquid had a
viscosity of
17972cps@ 5 rpm. Spindle # 3 and had a pH of 6.30
EXAMPLE 34
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI and SC1 was prepared as follows.
The
following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI solution (30% solids) 30.00
SCI (solid) 5.00
CapB (35% solids) 2.00
Cocoamide MEA 2.00
KC! solid 0.50
Water and preservative Qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. Solid KCI was added and mixed
well to desired
viscosity and then added desired preservative. The clear viscous liquid had a
viscosity of
5273eps@ 5 rpm. Spindle # 3 and had a pH of 6.50
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EXAMPLE 35
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI, SLS and Gello Gelatin was
prepared as
follows. The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI solution (30% solids) 40.00
SLS (solids) 2.00
CapB (35% solids) 2.00
Cocoamide MEA 2.00
KC1 solid 1.00
1% gello gelatin Water and preservative Qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. Solid KC1 was added and mixed
well to desired
viscosity and then added desired preservative. The clear viscous liquid had a
viscosity of
3363cps@ 30 rpm. Spindle # 3 and had a pH of 6.30
EXAMPLE 36
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI, AGS-1214P and Gello Gelatin was
prepared as
follows. The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI solution (30% solids) 30.00
AGS-1214P (57% solids) 5.00
CapB (35% solids) 2.00
Cocoarnide MEA 2.00
KC1 solid 0.25
2% gellogelatin Water and preservative Qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. Solid KC1 was added and mixed
well to desired
viscosity and then added desired preservative. The clear viscous liquid had a
viscosity of
1408cps@ 30 rpm. Spindle #3 and had a pH of 6.30
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EXAMPLE 37
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI and SCI was prepared as follows.
The following
components were added:
Ingredient Amount ( /0 by weight)
SCMI solution (30% solids) 25.00
SCI (solids, 85% ester) 4.70
CapB (35% solids) 2_00
Cocoamide MEA 2.00
KCI solid 1.00
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to .
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. Solid KCI was added and mixed
well to desired
viscosity and then added desired preservative. The clear viscous liquid had a
viscosity of
880 Cps@ 30 rpm_ Spindle #3 and had a pH of 6.50
EXAMPLE 38
= 10 A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI, SLS and Gello Gelatin
was prepared as
follows. The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI solution (30% solids) 25.00
AGS-1214P (57% solids) 10.00
CapB (35% solids) 2.00
Cocoamide MEA 2.00
KC1 solid 0.50
1% gellogelatin Water and preservative Qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. Solid KCI was added and mixed
well to desired
viscosity and then added desired preservative. The clear viscous liquid had a
viscosity of
1600 Cps@ 30 rpm. Spindle #3 and had a pH of 7.00.
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EXAMPLE 39
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI, SCI, and AGS-1214P was prepared
as follows.
The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI (30% solids) 25.00
SCI solid (85% ester) 3.00
AGS-1214P (57% solids) 5.00
CapB (35% solids) 2.00
Cocamide MEA 2.00
KC1 (solid) 1.00
Water and preservative Qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. Solid KCI was added and mixed
well to desired
viscosity and then added desired preservative. The clear viscous liquid had a
viscosity of
10582cpsg 10 rpm. Spindle # 3 and had a pH of 6.50
EXAMPLE 40
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI, SLES and Kelzan ST was prepared
as follows.
The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI solution (30% solids) 30.00
SLES (70% solids) 2.00
CapB (35% solids) 2.00
Cocoamide MEA 2.00
KCI solid 0.00
2% KeIzan ST in Water and preservative Qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This not so clear viscous liquid had a viscosity of 1770 Cps@ 20
rpm. Spindle
#3 and had a pH of 7.10.
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EXAMPLE 41
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI and SLS was prepared as follows.
The
following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI solution (30% solids) 25.00
SLS (70% solids) 4.00
CapB (35% solids) 2.00
Cocoamide MEA 2.00
KC1 solid 1.00
Water and preservative Qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. KCI was added, mixed well and
measured
viscosity and then added desired preservative. This clear viscous liquid had a
viscosity of
1374cps@ 60 rpm. Spindle #3 and had a pH of 6.50.
EXAMPLE 42
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI and AGS-1214P was prepared as
follows. The
following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCM1 solution (10% solids) 30.00
AGS-1214P (57% solids) 6.00
CapB (35% solids) 1.00
Cocoamide MEA 1.00
KC1 solid 1.25
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This clear viscous liquid had a viscosity of 2238cps@ 10 rpm.
Spindle #3 and
had a pH of 6.50.
EXAMPLE 43
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI and SOMI was prepared as follows.
The
following components were added:
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Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI solution (10% solids) 71.00
SOMI (sodium ()ley] methylisethionate, 25.00
10% solids)
CapB (35% solids) 2.00
Cocoamide MEA 2.00
KC1 solid 0.25
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This clear viscous gel like material had a viscosity of 3539cps@
20 rpm.
Spindle # 3 and had a pH of 6.50.
EXAMPLE 44
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI/SCI blend and SCI was prepared as
follows.
The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI+SCI (9:1) solid (84.0% active) 5.00
Empigen BR (A&W, 35%)) 10.00
Empigen CDR-60 (A&W, 35%) 5.00
Empicol SDD/UEF (35%) 3.00
Glycereth 26 3.00
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This clear viscous material had a viscosity of 433cps @ 100 rpm.
Spindle # 3
and had a pH of 7.47 and adjusted to 5.60 with 20% citric acid solution. It
remained clear at
7C for three days.
EXAMPLE 45
A reduced irritation formulation using SCM1/SCI blend, SLES and Kelzan ST was
prepared
as follows. The following components were added:
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Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI+SCI (8:2) Solid (82.0% active) 5.10
Empigen BR (A&W, 35%)) 12.00
Empigen CDR-60 (A&W, 35%) 3.00
Empicol SDD/UEF (35%) 3.00
Glycereth 26 3.00
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This clear viscous material had a viscosity of 365 Cps@ 100 rpm.
Spindle # 3
and had a pH of 6.64 and was lowered with 20% citric acid to 5.58. It remained
clear at 7C
for three days.
EXAMPLE 46
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI/SCI blend, SLES and Kelzan ST was
prepared
as follows. The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI+SCI (7:3) solid (89.0% active) 5.00
Empigen BR (A&W, 35%)) 10.00
Empigen CDR-60 (A&W, 35%) 5.00
Empicol SDD/UEF (35%) 3.00
Glycereth 26 3.00
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This clear viscous material had a viscosity of 202cps@ 100 rpm.
Spindle # 3
and had a pH of 7.41 and was lowered with 20% citric acid to 5.60. Viscosity
was increased
with 0.50g of KCI to 2819cps@20 rpm. It remained clear at 7C for three days.
EXAMPLE 47
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI/SCI blend, SLES and Kelzan ST was
prepared
as follows. The following components were added:
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Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI+SCI (6:4) solid (86.0% active) 5.00
Empigen BR (A&W, 35%)) 10.00
Empigen CDR-60 (A&W, 35%) 5.00
Empicol SDD/UEF (35%) 3.00
Glycereth 26 3.00
KCI solid 0.60
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This clear viscous material had a viscosity of 136cpsg 100 rpm.
Spindle # 3
and had a pH of 7.40 and was lowered with 20% citric acid to 5.64. Viscosity
was increased
with KCI to 1782cps@20 rpm. It remained clear at 7C for three days. No phase
separation
even after four freeze and thaw cycles.
EXAMPLE 48
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI/SCI blend, SLES and Kelzan ST was
prepared
as follows. The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI+SCI (5:5) solid (82.0% active) 5.00
Empigen BR (A&W, 35%)) 10.00
Empigen CDR-60 (A&W, 35%) 5.00
Empicol SDD/UEF (35%) 3.00
Glycereth 26 3.00
KCI solid 0.50
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This clear viscous material had a viscosity of 305 Cps@ 100 rpm.
Spindle # 3
and had a pH of 7.32 and was lowered with 20% citric acid to 5.56. Viscosity
was increased
with KCI to 1674cps@20 rpm. It remained clear at 7C for three days. No phase
separation
even after four freeze and thaw cycles. Solids 15.30%
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EXAMPLE 49
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI/SC1 blend, SLES and Kelzan ST was
prepared
as follows. The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI+SCI (4:6) solid (86.30% active) 5.00
Empigen BR (A&W, 35%)) 10.00
Empigen CDR-60 (A&W, 35%) 5.00
Empicol SDD/UEF (35%) 3.00
Glycereth 26 3.00
KC! solid 0.50
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This clear viscous material had a viscosity of 199cps@ 100 rpm.
Spindle#3 and
had a pH of 7.18 and was lowered with 20% citric acid to 5.46. Viscosity was
increased with
KCI to 3713cps@20 rpm. It remained clear at 7C for three days. No phase
separation even
after four freeze and thaw cycles. Solids 15.50%
EXAMPLE 50
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI/SCI blend, SLES and Kelzan ST was
prepared
as follows. The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI+SCI (3:7) solid (83.20% active) 5.00
Empigen BR (A&W, 35%)) 10.00
Empigen CDR-60 (A&W, 35%) 5.00
Empicol SDD/UEF (35%) 3.00
Glycereth 26 3.00
KC1 solid 0.50
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
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preservative. This clear material was mixed with KC1 and has a viscosity of
4751 cps 20
rpm. Spindle # 3 and had a pH of 7.27 and was lowered with 20% citric acid to
5.65. It
remained clear at 7C for three days. No phase separation even after four
freeze and thaw
cycles. Solids 16.30%
EXAMPLE 51
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI/SCIblend, SLES and Kelzan ST was
prepared
=
as follows. The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI+SCI (2:8) solid (80.60% active) 5.00
Empigen BR (A&W, 35%)) 10.00
Empigen CDR-60 (A&W, 35%) 5.00
Empicol SDD/UEF (35%) 3.00
=
Glycereth 26 3.00
KCI solid 0.50
Water and preservative qs to 100
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This clear material was mixed KCI and has a viscosity of
8242cps@ 10 rpm.
Spindle # 3 and had a pH of 7.16 and was lowered with 20% citric acid to 5.50.
It remained
clear at 7C for three days. No phase separation even after four freeze and
thaw cycles and
remained clear at room temperature. Solids 16.16%
EXAMPLE 52
A reduced irritation formulation using SCMI/SCI blend, SLES and Kelzan ST was
prepared
as follows. The following components were added:
Ingredient Amount (% by weight)
SCMI+SCI (1:9) solid (83.60% active) 5.00
Empigen BR (A&W, 35%)) 10.00
Empigen CDR-60 (A&W, 35%) 5.00
Empicol SDD/UEF (35%) 3.00
Glycereth 26 3.00
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KC1 solid 0.50
Water and preservative qs to 100,
and then all of the components were weighed into a beaker and warmed up to 50-
55 C to
dissolve all solids and cooled to about 30 C. and measured viscosity and then
added desired
preservative. This clear material was mixed with KC1 and has a viscosity of
980 Cps@ 100
rpm. Spindle#3 and had a pH of 7.56 and was lowered with 20% citric acid to
4.95. It
remained clear at 7C for three days. No phase separation even after four
freeze and thaw.
cycles and remained clear at room temperature. Solids 15.60%
While the foregoing was directed to various embodiments of the invention,
other and further
embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic
scope thereof
and the scope thereof is determined by the claims that follow.
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